Sant Kabir Nagar, Nov 15 (PTI) Two persons were on Sunday killed and as many injured in a firing incident

Sant Kabir Nagar, Nov 15 (PTI) Two persons were on Sunday killed and as many injured in a firing incident

Sant Kabir Nagar, Nov 15 (PTI) Two persons were on Sunday killed and as many injured in a firing incident

     Sant Kabir Nagar, Nov 15 (PTI) Two persons were on Sunday killed and as many injured in a firing incident allegedly triggered by a land dispute in Sant Kabir Nagar district on Sunday, police said.

     The incident took place around noon when the victims were sowing wheat in a field.

     The deceased have been identified as Ramkesh Yadav (36) and Prahlad Yadav (42). Both died after sustaining bullet injuries.

     According to the complaint lodged by the victims' family, the accused attacked them with firearms and sticks over a land dispute.

     Four persons -- Ramkesh, Prahlad, Ghanshyam Yadav and Sahal Yadav -- were injured in the attack. While Ramkesh and Prahlad died, Ghanshyam and Sahal were referred to Gorakhpur Medical College for treatment, police said.

     An FIR has been registered against seven named accused -- Murli Yadav, Ajay Yadav, Akash, Sugriv Yadav, Sunil Yadav and Rakesh Yadav -- along with some unidentified persons, on the basis of the family's complaint.

     Superintendent of Police Sandeep Kumar Meena said the matter was being investigated on priority and efforts were underway to arrest the accused soon.

     Adequate police force has been deployed in the village to maintain law and order, and the situation is peaceful, he added.

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