Drinking Binge Turns Fatal in Naroda: Three Arrested After Youth Bludgeoned to Death Near Sanvidhan Circle

Bordering the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana residential complex near Sanvidhan Circle, Naroda Police and the Zone-4 Local Crime Branch (LCB) solved a horrific murder case following the recovery of a youth's blood-soaked body from a pavement four days ago.

The deceased has been identified as Jatin Solanki. Upon discovering the body around 3 AM, local residents alerted the authorities and the family. Following official identification by the victim's family, police conducted a formal inquest and dispatched the body for a post-mortem examination. The investigation commenced after Jatin's brother, Bhavesh Solanki, lodged a formal murder complaint against unidentified perpetrators.

Technical Surveillance Leads to Rapid Arrests

Using targeted intelligence and technical surveillance, law enforcement officers tracked down and arrested three suspects in connection with the crime: Mayank Arvindbhai Solanki, Rohan Dineshbhai Solanki, and Rashmikant alias Jeniyo Mahendrabhai Makwana.

Interrogations revealed that the group, who were long-time acquaintances, had gathered for a late-night drinking session. Under the heavy influence of alcohol, an argument broke out among the friends due to unknown reasons. The dispute escalated rapidly, leading the three accused to launch a deadly assault on Jatin using wooden sticks and iron pipes, leaving him dead on the pavement before fleeing the scene.

Bootlegging Links and Ongoing Probe

Police confirmed that all three accused and the victim were known to each other and met regularly. Investigation has further disclosed that one of the arrested suspects operates as a bootlegger and carries a prior criminal record.

Investigators are currently probing whether the fatal altercation was triggered purely by an intoxicated argument or if underlying motives—such as past enmity or financial disputes—played a role in the killing.