PATNA: Two people, including prime accused Mahendra Yadav, were arrested by police till Thursday evening for their alleged involvement in the murder of five people over a land dispute at Lodipur village in Nalanda district on Wednesday.
Police have also recovered four weapons used in the killings. SHO of Chhabilapur police station Vinod Kumar said five, and not six people, were killed. “One Brinda Yadav is still alive. He is undergoing treatment at Patna Medical College and Hospital,” he added.
The five victims were Jaddu Yadav (60), his two sons Madhesh Yadav (35) and Pintu Yadav (30), Dhirendra Yadav (55) and his brother Shivendra Yadav alias Shibal Gope (30), all natives of Lodipur.
Mahendra, who has been arrested, is step cousin of Brinda, Jaddu and Dhirendra.
The SHO said one Mahesh Prasad has lodged an FIR against at least 16 people and several unknown people for their involvement in the killings.
Meanwhile, Nalanda SP Hari Prasath S said three country-made pistols and a country-made rifle were recovered from the village.
