500-Bigha Land Dispute Turns Deadly: BJP Leader’s Brother Shot Dead in Guna

Saretha village shooting reported around 8 PM; nephew Vishal accused of opening fire. BJP leader Veer Bahadur Singh’s health deteriorates after learning of his brother’s death.
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25/10/2026
A long-running family dispute over land division turned deadly in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district on Sunday night. Vijay Yadav, 40, was allegedly shot dead at around 8 PM in Saretha village, under the jurisdiction of Sirsi police station.
Family members rushed him to the district hospital in critical condition, but doctors declared him dead. The incident sent shockwaves through the village.
Dispute Over 500 Bighas of Land
According to preliminary information, the family had been involved in a dispute over the division of approximately 500 bighas of land associated with the Forest Department.
Police said Vijay’s nephew, Vishal, the son of his elder brother Bharat Singh Yadav, has been accused of shooting him. The circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation.
BJP Leader Hospitalised After Brother’s Death
Vijay’s elder brother, Veer Bahadur Singh Saretha, is a BJP leader considered close to Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
After learning of his brother’s death, Veer Bahadur Singh reportedly suffered a deterioration in his health and was admitted to a hospital. His blood pressure is said to have risen following the shock.
Police Begin Investigation
According to reports, the accused, Vishal, was admitted to the Markimahu Primary Health Centre. A police team was reportedly dispatched to the health centre to take action.
Police have registered a death inquiry (marg) and initiated an investigation into the incident.
Claims that the accused is associated with the Congress have also surfaced, but these have not been officially confirmed.
Investigators are examining the family dispute, the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the roles of those involved.
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