A 13-year-old girl was allegedly forced to consume poison by three youths on a motorcycle while on her way to school in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit on Friday, police said. The incident reportedly occurred around 9 am near JMB College in Jehanabad. According to the victim’s uncle, Ramgopal, the attackers intercepted his niece, Anshika, and forced her to ingest a toxic substance before fleeing the scene.

City Circle Officer Deepak Chaturvedi indicated that the attack appears to be related to a family land dispute. "The victim's father has an ongoing land division dispute with her uncle. The accused, holding a grudge over this issue, reportedly stopped the girl and forced her to consume poison," the official said. He added that a thorough investigation is underway.

Superintendent of Police Avinash Pandey stated that police are gathering evidence through CCTV footage and surveillance data and four teams have been formed to probe the incident. "Action will be taken against the accused if the incident is verified," he assured.

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The girl, initially admitted to a private hospital in critical condition, is now in stable condition, according to medical reports. CO Deepak Chaturvedi visited the hospital to check on her condition and reassured her family of prompt action.

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In a similar incident last month, a land dispute in Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur resulted in the brutal killing of a 17-year-old boy. The dispute between two villagers, Ramjeet Yadav and Lalta Yadav, escalated when Ramesh Yadav, son of Lalta Yadav, allegedly attacked Anurag Yadav, the son of Ramjeet, with a sword, decapitating him. Following the incident, police arrested Lalta Yadav and further legal proceedings are underway.


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