Farmer Run Over by Thar, Daughters Assaulted and Stripped in Madhya Pradesh Land Dispute.
At least 18 people have been booked for murder after a farmer was brutally killed and his daughters were assaulted and stripped in Ganeshpura village under the Fatehgarh police station area in Madhya Pradesh.
According to the police, the victim, Ram Swaroop Dhakad, was run over by a Thar vehicle during a violent confrontation linked to a long-standing land dispute. 
He later succumbed to his injuries at the district hospital.
The Congress party alleged that the main accused, Mahendra Nagar, had ties with the BJP, though the ruling party denied any connection, asserting that Nagar was not affiliated with them.
Farmer Fatally Attacked, Daughters Assaulted
The incident occurred when Dhakad and his wife were on their way to their field. 
As per the complaint filed by his daughter, Mahendra Nagar and his associates attacked Dhakad without provocation.
&ldquo;When I heard the commotion and tried to save my father, they assaulted me. They tore my clothes, pushed me, and fired a bullet. They pulled my hair and threw me to the ground,&rdquo; she stated in her cocomplaint.
Eyewitness Ram Babu Nagar confirmed that Dhakad was beaten with wooden sticks by a group of 10&ndash;15 people. 
&ldquo;Mahendra sat on the chest of his daughter when she tried to intervene, and Jitender crushed Ram Swaroop&rsquo;s feet with a Thar vehicle,&rdquo; he said.
Assault Lasted an Hour
Dhakad&rsquo;s brother, Ramkumar, alleged that the attackers also ran a tractor over him before using the car. 
&ldquo;They tore the clothes of both girls and fired in the air to threaten us. The assault continued for nearly an hour,&rdquo; he said.
Police officials said that Dhakad was stopped from being taken to a hospital for nearly an hour. 
By the time he reached the district hospital, he had succumbed to his injuries despite receiving emergency treatment.
Police Confirm Land Dispute
A senior officer confirmed that the attack stemmed from a land dispute between Ram Swaroop and Kanhaiya, a resident of Rajasthan. 
&ldquo;The dispute involved six bighas of land in Rajasthan. Due to this enmity, Kanhaiya, Mahendra, and around 13&ndash;14 others, including women, assaulted Ram Swaroop,&rdquo; he said.
The victim&rsquo;s family alleged that Mahendra Nagar had been threatening local farmers to sell their land and that Dhakad&rsquo;s refusal to comply led to the deadly assault.
18 Booked for Murder
Police have filed an FIR against Mahendra Nagar, three women from his family, and 14 others under sections of murder and related offenses.&nbsp;
Fatehgarh SHO Jayanarayan Sharma confirmed that statements from the victim&rsquo;s family had been recorded and that raids were ongoing to arrest the accused.
Political Reactions
Congress MLA Rishi Agrawal condemned the attack, accusing the state government of inaction. 
&ldquo;Incidents of violence, looting, and rape are increasing in Madhya Pradesh. The Chief Minister, who also serves as Home Minister, is failing to maintain law and order. Police operate under the influence of those in power,&rdquo; he alleged.
In response, BJP spokesperson Shivam Shukla dismissed claims of party links, saying, &ldquo;The accused is a former sarpanch and does not represent our party. Photos with political leaders are common in public life. The accused are not affiliated with the BJP.&rdquo;

Crowd gathers at crime scene in Madhya Pradesh

Farmer run over by Thar in Madhya Pradesh; daughters stripped and beaten amid land dispute

Farmer Killed, Daughters Assaulted In MP

Farmer run over by Thar in Madhya Pradesh; daughters stripped and beaten amid land dispute

October 27, 2025 | 18:46 IST