Farmer beaten to death in Jaunpur

Jaunpur (UP): A 53-year-old farmer was allegedly beaten to death on Tuesday by some persons in Machhlishahr area of the district.

Following a minor dispute, Bharatlal Yadav was beaten with sticks by few persons in Bhaupur village, police said. Yadav died on the spot. Upset over the incident, villagers protested in front of Machlishahr police station and demanded immediate arrest of those involved in the case. PTI