Aaljibhai Parmar and Manubhai Parmar (both in their 50s) from Samadhiyala village in Chuda tehsil, were assaulted with sharp-edged weapons on Wednesday.
They were immediately rushed to a government hospital where they succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment.
Haresh Dudhat, the Superintendent of Police for Surendranagar district, said that the incident stemmed from a land dispute between the victims and the accused.
There was a pending court matter in relation to this dispute, which will be investigated further, he added.
Dudhat further said that the accused belong to the Kathi-Darbar community.
The incident has sparked outrage and concerns regarding the safety and well-being of Dalit communities in the region.
Authorities are taking the matter seriously, aiming to apprehend the culprits and ensure justice for the victims and their grieving families.
–IANS
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