Patna: An old dispute over 12-14 bighas of ancestral land triggered a violent clash between two groups of the same extended family in Hiranandpur village under Didarganj police station area in Patna on Saturday afternoon. Six people were injured in the incident, while police detained eight for questioning.The injured included Dwarka Prasad, brother of Suresh Yadav, and his three sons. From the opposing group, Ranjeet Yadav and his brother Arun Kumar also sustained injuries. All injured were taken to NMCH-Patna for treatment. The nature and severity of their injuries are yet to be confirmed.According to preliminary information, tractor ploughing was underway in the disputed field when an argument broke out over ownership of the land. The disagreement soon escalated into a violent confrontation, with both groups accusing each other of assault and firing. One side alleged that Ranjeet took a rifle from his private security guard and opened fire. However, the opposing group accused Suresh and his family members of attacking them.Didarganj SHO Sunil Kumar said eight people were detained in connection with the incident. “Both groups belong to the same extended family and have been involved in a dispute over 12-14 bighas of ancestral land for a long time. Both sides claim ownership of the property,” he said.Fatuha SDPO Awadhesh Kumar said two firearms and 18 live bullets have been seized. The crime spot was secured and an FSL team was called to collect evidence. Weapons carried by private security personnel from both sides, said to be licensed, were also being examined. Police received information around 3 pm and reached the village by 3.15 pm.Police said Suresh has a criminal history, with around seven or eight cases registered against him at Didarganj and Shastri Nagar police stations. These include cases related to attempt to murder, Arms Act, robbery and snatching.
