Construction Worker Shot Dead Over Suspected Land Dispute: Manhunt in Madhya Pradesh
A civil engineer named Clarence Atkins was shot dead in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, reportedly over a land dispute. Two masked youths attacked him, and the police are pursuing leads after reviewing CCTV footage. Authorities suspect a land-related conflict in Raipur may have triggered the crime.
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A 32-year-old man, involved in construction and property dealings, was shot dead in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, suspected to be over a land dispute. Police suspect the criminal act was linked to a deal in Raipur, as they continue their investigation, scouring CCTV footage and questioning potential witnesses.
The man, Clarence Atkins, was returning home after dropping his child at school when two masked men approached him on a motorcycle and shot him. The attack happened around 8 am near Shiv Shakti Tiraha in Sanjay Nagar.
After the shooting, Atkins was taken to hospital and then a medical college, where he succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have intensified the manhunt, using surveillance footage to identify suspects, while focusing on a father-son duo possibly connected to the case.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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