Brothers arrested for murder in Singur over property dispute

• Shailendranath Pakira (71) killed in Singur village over property dispute
• Brothers Jaydev Pakira and Laxman Pakira arrested for fatally striking victim with a tree branch
• Tragic incident unfolds amidst ongoing legal battle over disputed property

A tragic incident unfolded in Chak Mirzapur village of Singur police station as 71-year-old Shailendranath Pakira was fatally struck on the head with a tree branch amid a property dispute. The victim succumbed to his injuries at Singur Rural Hospital, sparking outrage and leading to the arrest of the accused, identified as Jaydev Pakira and Laxman Pakira, cousins of the deceased.

The fatal altercation stemmed from a longstanding property dispute that had been embroiled in legal proceedings, escalating into a violent confrontation this morning outside the victim's residence. Amidst the family's turmoil with relatives, the accused allegedly assaulted Shailendranath Pakira, resulting in his tragic demise. Police swiftly apprehended Jaydev Pakira and Laxman Pakira, presenting them before the Chandannagar sub-divisional court, where they were remanded into police custody pending further investigation.