Ghazipur (UP): A former village head was killed after being hit with iron rods by some persons following a minor dispute, police said on Saturday.

Basantu Sonkar, former head of village Rampur was seriously injured on Friday after being beaten by some persons over a dispute involving children, they said.

He was rushed to a hospital where he was declared brought dead. Police have arrested three persons in this connection.

(Agencies)

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