Patna: A 65-year-old retired Army serviceman allegedly shot dead his 60-year-old younger brother over a long-standing property dispute in Dhanushi village under Kartaha police station in Vaishali district on Saturday. The accused, Suresh Prasad Singh, surrendered at the SP’s office with his licensed revolver and was subsequently arrested.The deceased, Somnath Singh, sustained two bullet injuries and died on the spot. The shooting triggered panic in the village, where the brothers had been embroiled in a dispute over their house and land.Police said a village panchayat was held on Saturday morning to settle the dispute but ended without a resolution. A few hours later, the disagreement allegedly escalated, with Suresh opening fire on his brother.Police recovered five empty cartridges from the spot, while a forensic team collected evidence. Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Shubank Mishra, Sadar SDPO-II Gopal Mandal and personnel from Kartaha and Lalganj police stations visited the village.“People told us during questioning that the retired serviceman, Suresh, and his younger brother had a dispute over their house and land. Suresh allegedly shot his brother dead over this dispute. Five empty cartridges have been recovered from the spot, while two bullet wounds were found on the deceased’s body,” SDPO Mandal said.The body was sent for legal formalities and further investigation is underway.
