Farmer Attacked And Killed While Cutting Cattle Fodder

The heart-wrenching incident was discovered by Ramkhelavan's own mother, who emerged from their home only to be confronted with the lifeless body of her beloved son.

Outlook Web Desk

Updated on: 20 August 2023 12:44 pm

Declared dead when you’re alive

In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through Mitthu Khera village, a peaceful community located under the jurisdiction of Fatehpur Chaurasi Police Station, a 50-year-old farmer met a horrifying fate while tending to his cattle. The victim, identified as Ramkhelavan, was not only a dedicated farmer but also a kind-hearted soul who extended his expertise through tuition classes.

As the sun began to set on a seemingly ordinary Saturday evening, tragedy struck in the form of a brutal attack. Around 7 pm, while engaged in the routine task of cutting fodder for his cattle, Ramkhelavan fell victim to a heinous act that would forever change the village's tranquility. An unknown assailant struck him down with a chilling precision, wielding an axe that ended his life abruptly, as reported by PTI.

The heart-wrenching incident was discovered by Ramkhelavan's own mother, who emerged from their home only to be confronted with the lifeless body of her beloved son. The village erupted into a chorus of shock and disbelief as news of the incident spread like wildfire.

Law enforcement swiftly responded to the scene, with authorities launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this senseless act of violence. The victim's body was transported for a post-mortem examination, in hopes that it would provide valuable insights into the events leading up to the tragic incident.

In a grim turn of events, the grief-stricken mother of the victim lodged a formal complaint, leading to the identification of a suspect. The accused, a neighbor named Gyanu, has been named in the complaint and now stands as a focal point of the ongoing investigation. Safipur Circle officer Rishikant Shukla assured the community that justice would be pursued diligently, as efforts to bring Gyanu to account for his alleged actions were already in motion.