Family Settlement Turns Violent in Ahmedabad; Four Booked
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A family settlement meeting over a marital dispute turned violent in Ahmedabad's Gulbai Tekra area late on Wednesday night after a woman and her younger brother were allegedly attacked by four relatives, leaving both injured.
The Navrangpura Police have registered a case against four accused in connection with the assault, in which the woman sustained knife injuries while her brother was allegedly attacked with an iron rod and a wooden stick.
Family meeting over marital dispute
According to the complaint, Gangaben Devjibhai Makwana (50), a homemaker from Gulbai Tekra, said family members had gathered behind the Gulbai Tekra police post on the evening of July 1 to discuss the separation of her nephew, Praveenbhai Bhagabhai Bhati, and his wife, Triptiben.
The meeting reportedly concluded at around 9.30 pm, after which Gangaben and her younger sister, Daluben Premabhai Rathod (42), left for home.
Alleged attack near temple
At around 10.30 pm, while passing through a lane near the Kal Bhairav Temple, the sisters were allegedly stopped by Puniben Premabhai Bhati.
According to the complaint, Puniben began arguing with them before allegedly abusing and assaulting the sisters.
Brother injured while intervening
Gangaben's younger brother, Govindbhai Savabhai Bhati (45), reached the spot after noticing the altercation and attempted to intervene.
Police said Kamleshbhai Premabhai Bhati allegedly attacked Gangaben with a knife, causing two stab injuries to her left wrist.
The complaint further alleged that:
- Kishanbhai Premabhai Bhati attacked Govindbhai with an iron rod.
- Dyabhai Premabhai Bhati assaulted him with a wooden stick.
Govindbhai sustained injuries during the assault.
Victims taken to hospital
As local residents gathered at the scene, the 108 emergency ambulance service was alerted.
The injured siblings were taken to the Trauma Centre at Sola Civil Hospital, where they are undergoing treatment.
Police action
Based on the complaint, the Navrangpura Police have registered a case against:
- Puniben Premabhai Bhati
- Kamleshbhai Premabhai Bhati
- Kishanbhai Premabhai Bhati
- Dyabhai Premabhai Bhati
The FIR invokes relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapons, assault and other applicable offences.
Police said further investigation is under way to establish the sequence of events and determine the role of each accused in the alleged assault.
