Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A man injured in a violent clash between two groups in Bairasia about two weeks ago died during treatment at a private hospital on Tuesday. Police had registered cases against both groups.
The dispute had reportedly started over the cutting of trees. The body has been sent for post-mortem.
According to Bairasia police station incharge Virendra Sen, the incident took place on the night of October 21 at Narela village. One group was led by Mahesh Ahirwar (40) while the other side was headed by Sitaram Ahirwar (35).
Mahesh alleged that Sitaram Ahirwar, his uncle Parvat Ahirwar, Puran Ahirwar, and Reena Ahirwar were cutting four trees. When he objected, four attacked him with an iron rod. Mahesh, his brother Nand Kishore Ahirwar, wife Saroj Bai and relative Ashish Ahirwar were injured in the attack.
Meanwhile, Parvat Ahirwar, from the opposing side also received serious injuries after being hit with bricks and stones. He was admitted to ICU of a private hospital. After battling for life for nearly two weeks, 45-year-old Parvat Ahirwar succumbed to injuries.
