East Ahmedabad Witnesses Two Murders in One Night, Minors Under Police Scanner

Two separate murder incidents in eastern Ahmedabad on Friday night triggered concern ahead of the Navratri festival. In Narol, a youth was allegedly stabbed to death following an argument over closing a house gate. In Odhav, three minors allegedly intercepted and fatally attacked a youth with knives and sticks over a previous dispute involving the alleged harassment of a girl.

Police have registered murder cases in both incidents, and minors have been detained in connection with the cases.

Narol: Minor Allegedly Stabs Man to Death Over Gate Dispute

Sudhir Yadav, who lives with his family in the Narol area, had gone to meet his cousin and sister-in-law on Friday when an argument reportedly broke out with Radheshyam Paswan over closing a house gate. Paswan allegedly abused Yadav during the altercation, following which Yadav left the spot.

Later, Yadav returned to collect his vehicle along with his brother-in-law, Vijaykant. Another altercation reportedly broke out between them, Paswan and a minor relative of his.

During the confrontation, the minor allegedly stabbed Vijaykant in the chest. He was seriously injured and later died while undergoing treatment at a hospital.

Narol police have registered a case against both accused, including the minor, and taken them into custody for further investigation.

Odhav: Three Minors Allegedly Attack Youth Over Previous Dispute

In a separate incident in Odhav, Ajitkumar Thakor, who worked in decoration services and lived in the area, had gone out to eat dosa with his friends Raman and Yuvraj on Friday night.

While returning, the group was allegedly stopped by three minors who arrived on a two-wheeler. According to the complaint, the accused confronted Ajit over a previous dispute involving the alleged harassment of a girl.

The argument allegedly escalated, and the three minors attacked Ajit with knives and sticks, leaving him critically injured. He subsequently died from his injuries. The accused allegedly fled the scene after the attack.

Based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s brother, Ranjit Thakor, Odhav police have registered a murder case against the three minors and launched an investigation.