Gonda: A Dalit was beaten to death allegedly by his relatives over some land dispute in Nawabganj area here, a senior police officer said on Saturday.
Santram, who received serious injuries when two groups of Dalits clashed on September 12, died yesterday, said SP J Ravinder Gaur.
Santram's wife alleged he died after was assaulted by his relatives and policemen.
The SP said a case of culpable homicide had been registered against Santram's relatives.
He said if involvement of any policeman was found during investigations, action would be taken against him.
PTI
First Published: Saturday, September 17, 2011, 17:54