UP News: A land dispute in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, took a horrifying turn when 17-year-old Anurag Yadav was beheaded in a violent confrontation. The incident occurred between two families, reportedly longstanding rivals over the contested land, when tension escalated, resulting in Anurags death at the hands of Ramesh Yadav, the son of one of the disputing parties.Decades-old land dispute escalates to tragedyThe dispute between Ramjeet Yadav and Lalta Yadav, both residents of Jaunpur, had simmered for years, pending in the civil court. On the day of the incident, Ramesh Yadav allegedly began clearing the land, which sparked an altercation. According to police reports, Ramesh used a sword, decapitating Anurag Yadav, the teenage son of Ramjeet Yadav, in the ensuing confrontation.Superintendent of Police Ajaypal Sharma confirmed that tensions had reached a critical point during the confrontation, culminating in a deadly assault. A police presence was immediately dispatched to the scene to prevent further escalation.Villagers in shock as video of incident circulatesThe incident quickly gained widespread attention, particularly as villagers reported the victims mother holding her sons severed head in her lap for hours, unwilling to part from him. A video of the aftermath circulated on social media, further fueling public outrage and putting pressure on authorities. The police have since arrested Lalta Yadav, while a search continues for his son, Ramesh.Government and opposition respondJaunpur District Magistrate Dinesh Chandra announced severe punishment for those responsible, promising an expedited report within three days. The incident has also sparked political reactions, with Opposition leaders pointing to a decline in law and order under the Yogi Adityanath-led government.A parody accound of Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav took to social media, condemning the state government for its alleged inaction against rising crime rates, while Bhim Army Chief Chandra Shekhar expressed condolences to Anurags family, calling the murder “extremely sad and punishable.”जौनपुर के कबीरुद्दीनपुर गांव में ताइक्वांडो खिलाड़ी अनुराग यादव की पड़ोसी युवक ने तलवार से गला काटकर हत्या कर दी।। अनुराग अपने माता पिता का इकलौता बेटा और पांच बहनों का भाई था।। अनुराग बहुत ही होनहार खिलाड़ी था, प्रदेश और देश स्तर पर पदक जीतकर क्षेत्र का नाम रोशन कर रहा था, मगर… pic.twitter.com/xWHbx3OIIv— Akhilesh Yadav (Son Of PDA) (@SocialistLeadr) October 30, 2024Public outcry calls for justiceThe tragic event has stirred the state, with many calling for swift justice and stricter enforcement of laws in violent land disputes. Social media users and activists continue to pressure the government to ensure justice and address the apparent lawlessness in parts of Uttar Pradesh.