A migrant labourer allegedly murdered his fellow worker with a sharp-edged weapon in a minor dispute over a bicycle, in Kular village, Jagraon on Sunday.In the firing, Harpinder Singh sustained a bullet injury in his thigh, while Arshdeep Singh also suffered injuries during the clash. (HT File)The victim was identified as Baijnath Yadav, 50, a native of Bihar. He had been living in Kular village for nearly 22 years and worked as a labourer while residing at the tubewell of farmer Pradeep Singh.According to the police, the accused identified as Chaklesh Yadav, was known to the victim. According to preliminary investigation, tension had been brewing between the two after Chaklesh allegedly sold Baijnath’s bicycle few days ago. What initially appeared to be a minor disagreement gradually escalated into a serious personal rivalry.The police officials added, the two got into another heated argument on Sunday over the same issue. During the altercation, Chaklesh allegedly attacked Baijnath with a sharp-edged weapon in a fit of rage. The assault was so severe that Baijnath collapsed on the spot and succumbed to his injuries instantly.A team from Choukiman police post, led by station house officer (SHO) Sukhwinder Singh, rushed to the scene, took the body into custody and initiated investigation.A hunt is on for the arrest of the accused.
Ludhiana: Labourer killed by co-worker over minor tiff
The victim was identified as Baijnath Yadav, 50, a native of Bihar. He had been living in Kular village for nearly 22 years and worked as a labourer while residing at the tubewell of farmer Pradeep Singh






