Ahmedabad Textile Trader Kidnapped Over ₹27,000 Dispute, Extortionists Demand ₹14 Lakh
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An Ahmedabad textile printing business owner was abducted at knifepoint and brutally assaulted with swords and baseball bats on 9 October after a ₹27,000 tailoring dispute escalated into a ₹14 lakh extortion demand.
The victim, Sajidbhai Sojatwala, a resident of Dani Limda who operates 'Simran Fashion' factory, was intercepted near Patharwali Masjid in Jamalpur while heading to offer condolences at a gathering. According to the police complaint registered at Gaekwad Haveli police station, an associate identified as Rohan alias Roman Zulfikar Sheikh approached Sajidbhai under the pretext of taking him to meet someone nearby.
Abducted and Dragged to 'Tiger Point'
Sajidbhai was forcibly shoved into a blue four-wheeler by unknown assailants who snatched his mobile phone and assaulted him inside the vehicle. The abductors drove him to 'Tiger Point' at Gollimda, an establishment owned by Almas Sheikh.
Upon arrival, Almas Sheikh confronted Sajidbhai, threatening him to cough up ₹14 lakh allegedly owed to Manish Munjani for tailoring work. When the trader clarified that his actual outstanding dues were only ₹27,000, the captors launched a violent attack.
Violent Assault and Rescue
Almas Sheikh reportedly lashed out with a baseball bat while another accomplice struck Sajidbhai with a sword, inflicting severe physical injuries. Manish Munjani, who was waiting outside, entered the premises to assault and threaten to break the businessman's legs if the money was not paid.
The ordeal ended when Sajidbhai's younger brothers, Asfaq and Mohsin, tracked his location and arrived at the spot, prompting the attackers to flee. The injured merchant was immediately shifted to a local hospital for emergency medical care.
Gaekwad Haveli police have registered an official complaint against eight individuals, including Manish Munjani, Almas Sheikh, Almas's second wife, and Rohan alias Roman Zulfikar Sheikh, with further investigations underway.
