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Crime
Punjab Farmer Killed by Tractor in Land Dispute Hours After Settlement
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 08:38 AM
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Harpal Singh, a farmer from Amritsar, was killed by a tractor and superseeder in a land dispute, reportedly just hours after a settlement was reached at the local police station.
A violent land dispute in Amritsar district, Punjab, has claimed the life of local farmer Harpal Singh. The victim, a resident of Kotli Khaira village in Rajasansi tehsil, was killed when a tractor and a superseeder were driven over him.
The incident occurred amidst a conflict over land ownership. Reports indicate that the victim had been protesting against the tilling of a specific field, which triggered the fatal confrontation. The use of heavy agricultural machinery in the attack has drawn significant attention to the severity of the violence.
Tragically, the killing took place just hours after a settlement was reportedly reached at the local police station. The proximity of the incident to the mediation attempt has raised questions about the enforcement of the agreement and the safety of the parties involved.
Police have taken cognizance of the case and are investigating the circumstances leading to the murder. The victim's family and local community members are demanding justice for the brutal killing.
The incident occurred amidst a conflict over land ownership. Reports indicate that the victim had been protesting against the tilling of a specific field, which triggered the fatal confrontation. The use of heavy agricultural machinery in the attack has drawn significant attention to the severity of the violence.
Tragically, the killing took place just hours after a settlement was reportedly reached at the local police station. The proximity of the incident to the mediation attempt has raised questions about the enforcement of the agreement and the safety of the parties involved.
Police have taken cognizance of the case and are investigating the circumstances leading to the murder. The victim's family and local community members are demanding justice for the brutal killing.