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Former Soldier Scales Water Tank in Chauke, Bhatinda Over Land and Rs 1.25 Lakh Dispute
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 10:36 AM
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A former army personnel climbed a water tank in Chauke village, Bhatinda, sparking a protest over a land and Rs 1.25 lakh money dispute.
On Thursday morning, a former soldier ascended a public water tank in the village of Chauke, located in the Rampara Sadar police jurisdiction of Bhatinda district, Punjab. The act drew immediate attention from villagers and passersby, creating a scene of unrest.
According to local sources, the individual’s climb was a protest against a dispute concerning a parcel of land and a claim of Rs 1.25 lakh that he alleges is owed to him. The former serviceman reportedly demanded resolution of the financial issue and the release of the contested land.
Police arrived at the site shortly after the incident was reported. They managed to bring the man down safely and began questioning him about the underlying grievance. The authorities have not yet disclosed whether any legal action will be taken, but they confirmed that the water supply remained uninterrupted.
The incident underscores growing tensions in rural Punjab over land ownership and monetary disputes, especially when they involve individuals with military backgrounds who may feel marginalized.
As of now, the matter remains under investigation, and local officials have urged the parties to settle the issue through legal channels to avoid further public disturbances.
According to local sources, the individual’s climb was a protest against a dispute concerning a parcel of land and a claim of Rs 1.25 lakh that he alleges is owed to him. The former serviceman reportedly demanded resolution of the financial issue and the release of the contested land.
Police arrived at the site shortly after the incident was reported. They managed to bring the man down safely and began questioning him about the underlying grievance. The authorities have not yet disclosed whether any legal action will be taken, but they confirmed that the water supply remained uninterrupted.
The incident underscores growing tensions in rural Punjab over land ownership and monetary disputes, especially when they involve individuals with military backgrounds who may feel marginalized.
As of now, the matter remains under investigation, and local officials have urged the parties to settle the issue through legal channels to avoid further public disturbances.