One Killed, Three Injured As Water Dispute Sparks Violent Clash In Uttarakhand Village; Tensions Prevail

Last Updated:June 14, 2026, 13:35 IST

One person was killed in a clash over a water dispute in Bairagiwala, Dehradun. Police have registered a case against three named accused and 25 unidentified individuals.

One person was killed and three others were seriously injured after a violent clash broke out between two communities over a reported water dispute in the Bairagiwala area under the Sahaspur police station limits in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. The incident, which occurred late on Saturday evening, has heightened tensions in the region and prompted a significant police response.

According to Dehradun Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Pankaj Gairola, members of one community allegedly attacked members of the other community using sharp-edged weapons and hammers, leaving four people critically injured. One of the injured later succumbed to their injuries, the officer said.

In the wake of the clash, additional police personnel have been deployed in Bairagiwala to maintain law and order and prevent any further escalation. A manhunt has been launched to trace and arrest those involved in the attack.

Amid the ongoing investigation, the father of the deceased, Bhagwat, has alleged that his son was killed over a money-related confrontation linked to an earlier dispute, even as the police maintain that the clash stemmed from a disagreement over water for agricultural fields.

“I wasn’t there. There wasn’t actually a fight right then. The conversation about money had taken place the day before. The lad had Rs 14,000. He must have asked for the money yesterday. When he gave the money today, he was killed. A crowd had gathered. Imtiyaz stoked the fight. If the police do not carry out an encounter with Imtiaz and Razzaq, we will not let the dead body leave this place," Bhagwat told ANI.

Meanwhile, Dehradun SP (Crime) Jitendra Chaudhary said the police are in the process of registering a case based on the formal complaint filed by the victim’s family.

“This is Bairagiwala village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Sahaspur police station. A dispute arose between two parties over water for their fields, leading to a scuffle. Upon receiving this information, the police immediately arrived at the scene. We are currently registering a case based on the formal complaint lodged by the family members, and further action will follow. Separate police teams have been formed, and the police are actively searching for the accused individuals who carried out the attack and were involved in the altercation. They will be arrested soon," SP Chaudhary told ANI.

Police investigations are ongoing to determine the exact sequence of events and the motive behind the clash. Authorities have urged residents to remain calm as efforts continue to restore normalcy in the area.

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