A land dispute escalated into a violent confrontation in Belhi village, under the Lakhnaur police station area of Jhanjharpur sub-division in Madhubani district, on Sunday. During the altercation, firing occurred between two parties, resulting in one youth sustaining serious bullet injuries. The injured youth has been identified as Dilip Mukhia, who was shot in the right side of his chest. After initial treatment, he was referred to Madhubani Sadar Hospital.

Upon receiving information about the incident, the police took swift action and detained five individuals. It is reported that approximately five rounds were fired during the dispute, spreading panic in the village. Several others, including Thithar Mukhia, Sahdev Mukhia, Ramprasad Mukhia, Manoj Mukhia, and Raj Kumar Mukhia, were also injured in the incident.

Lakhnaur Police Station SHO Bemishal Kumar, along with police forces, arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. The police also seized a tractor from the spot. SDPO Subodh Kumar Sinha stated that additional police forces have been deployed in the village due to ongoing tension, and the situation is being continuously monitored. Raids are underway to apprehend other accused individuals.