Kushinagar, August 31, 2025 – A quiet village in Uttar Pradesh turned into a scene of horror yesterday when Utkarsh Singh, the son of a local RSS leader, was brutally killed over a simple dispute about cattle grazing. The 40-year-old man was hacked to death in Semra village, under the Kubersthan police station area, leaving his family and the community in shock. Police have arrested three suspects and are hunting for a fourth, but questions about safety in rural areas are growing louder.
Utkarsh was the younger son of Indrajit Singh, who serves as the RSS district co-sanghchalak in Kushinagar. The trouble started when someone told Utkarsh that cattle were eating crops in his family’s field. He went to chase them away, but things quickly turned violent. Neighbors, reportedly four brothers from the same family, confronted him. What began as an argument exploded into a savage attack.
Witnesses and family members described the assault as ruthless. The attackers used axes and sticks to beat Utkarsh. In a chilling detail, they allegedly gouged out one of his eyes and cut off an ear before finishing him off. Indrajit Singh, heartbroken, told police about the extreme cruelty, saying his son didn’t stand a chance against the group. This kind of violence over land or animals isn’t new in rural UP, where small fights can escalate fast due to old grudges or lack of quick help.
The accused have been named as Sachchidanand Yadav, Srinivas Yadav, Devendra Yadav, and Gyan Yadav – all sons of Kanhai Yadav. Three of them were caught right at the scene, while the fourth is still on the run. Police rushed to the spot after getting calls from villagers and have filed a case under murder charges. They’ve also sent extra forces to the village to keep peace, as tensions run high between families and groups. A postmortem was done, but details haven’t been shared yet. Officials say they’re looking into whether weapons were planned or if it was a spur-of-the-moment rage.
This killing has stirred up talks beyond the village. RSS members and local leaders are calling it a targeted attack, though police say it’s too early to say if politics played a part. Indrajit Singh, known for his community work with the RSS, has been a voice for unity in the area. Now, his loss has drawn sympathy from across the region. Opposition parties are using the case to point fingers at the government for poor law and order in villages. “How can people feel safe when even simple disputes end in blood?” asked one local politician.
Kushinagar, famous for its Buddhist sites and farms, isn’t used to this spotlight. Experts say better mediation in villages could prevent such tragedies. For now, the family is mourning, planning Utkarsh’s last rites amid heavy security. As the hunt for the last suspect continues, police promise a quick probe. Villagers hope justice comes fast to heal the wounds. This sad event reminds us how fragile peace can be in everyday life, and why stronger community ties matter.
