Elderly Farmer and Son Murdered Over Land Dispute in Maharashtra

In a distressing incident in Maharashtra's Latur district, an elderly farmer and his son were brutally murdered over a land dispute. The police have arrested two suspects linked to the crime. This shocking event has raised concerns in the local community, especially as it follows a similar attack on an elderly couple in the same area last year. The investigation is ongoing, with forensic teams collecting evidence to ensure justice is served. Read on for more details about this tragic case.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 5, 2025, 17:03 IST

Tragic Incident in Latur District

In a shocking incident in Latur district of Maharashtra, two individuals have been accused of murdering an elderly farmer and his son due to a land dispute. Authorities reported this development on Wednesday.

The police discovered the bodies of the victims in the village of Rudha under the Ahmedpur tehsil, leading to the arrest of two suspects.

Shivraj Nivrutti Suranar, aged 70, and his 20-year-old son, Vishwanath Shivraj Suranar, had gone to sleep in their field hut around 9:30 PM on Monday, as per their usual routine.

An officer from the Ahmedpur police station revealed that shortly after, the assailants attacked them with sharp weapons, inflicting multiple injuries to their faces, necks, and heads. The attackers discarded the bodies near a water tank in the village.

Upon receiving information on Tuesday morning, the police arrived at the scene. Forensic experts and a dog squad were summoned to gather evidence.

The police have arrested Narshingh Bhau Rao Shinde, 60, and Kerba Narshingh Shinde, 22, both residents of the same village, on charges of murdering the farmer and his son over the land dispute.

Local residents noted that a similar attack occurred last year on an elderly couple in the same village.