A case was registered against Shaligram Garg, the younger brother of spiritual leader Dhirendra Shastri, and three associates for allegedly assaulting a man over a land dispute in Chhatarpur district.

The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Kodha village, where Garg and his associates attacked Moti Kushwaha (30) with sticks and fired at least three bullets, grazing his ear and stomach.Kushwaha, who was testifying in a land case against Garg, claimed the attack was retaliation.Police confirmed the injuries and registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS.Shastri denied any involvement, stating the law should punish the guilty.No arrests have been made yet.The incident highlights tensions over land disputes and the involvement of religious figures in legal matters.