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Crime
Elderly Couple Attacked with Sickle in Umaria’s Chilhari Village Over Old Feud, Suspect Arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 12:03 AM
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In Chilhari village, Umaria district, an elderly couple was seriously injured after being assaulted with a sickle over a two‑year‑old dispute; police have arrested the alleged attacker, Satyam Sahu.
A violent incident unfolded in the market of Chilhari village, located in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, where an elderly couple was attacked with a sickle. The assault is linked to a rivalry that dates back two years, according to local reports.
The victims, identified as Janaki and Mohan, sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a hospital in Katni for treatment. Medical officials confirmed that both are under intensive care, with their conditions described as critical.
Police from the Amarpur police outpost responded promptly, apprehending the alleged assailant, identified as Satyam Sahu. He was presented before the local court shortly after his arrest.
Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the exact trigger of the feud and to ensure that justice is served for the victims.
The victims, identified as Janaki and Mohan, sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a hospital in Katni for treatment. Medical officials confirmed that both are under intensive care, with their conditions described as critical.
Police from the Amarpur police outpost responded promptly, apprehending the alleged assailant, identified as Satyam Sahu. He was presented before the local court shortly after his arrest.
Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the exact trigger of the feud and to ensure that justice is served for the victims.