Two Cousins Attack 45-Year-Old Man with Sword in Ahmedabad's Gomtipur Over Children's Dispute

A 45-year-old daily-wage labourer sustained serious injuries after two cousin brothers attacked him with a sword in Ahmedabad's Gomtipur area on the night of 10 November, following an argument over a dispute between local children.

The victim, identified as Mohammad Hussain Shaikh, resides in the lane near Ayesha Masjid adjacent to Pujari Ni Chali in Gomtipur. Following the assault, Shaikh was rushed to the Civil Hospital for medical treatment, and the entire incident was captured on nearby CCTV cameras.

Dispute Escalates into Violent Assault

The incident occurred on the night of 10 November while Shaikh was present inside his chali. According to the police complaint, the sons of a local resident named Bablubhai were fighting among themselves in the area. Seeing the children quarrel, Shaikh intervened, pacified them, and asked them not to fight and return to their respective homes.

Holding a grudge over this intervention, Bablubhai’s nephews—identified as Kaif Salimbhai Hashmi and Tosif Kamilbhai Hashmi—rushed to the spot. The two cousins confronted Shaikh, demanding to know why he was stopping the children from playing, and began hurling abuses at him.

Sword Attack and Death Threats

The verbal confrontation quickly turned physical as both accused became agitated and started assaulting Shaikh. As the scuffle intensified, the two cousins fetched a sword and attacked Shaikh, leaving him severely injured.

Hearing the commotion and cries for help, residents from the surrounding neighbourhood gathered at the scene. Seeing the crowd assemble, Kaif and Tosif fled the spot, issuing a death threat that they would kill Shaikh if he prevented the children from playing there again.

Police Investigation Underway

Locals immediately shifted the injured Mohammad Hussain Shaikh to the Civil Hospital for urgent treatment.

After CCTV footage of the attack surfaced, the victim lodged a formal complaint against both assailants at the Gomtipur Police Station. Police officials have registered an offence and launched a further investigation based on the video evidence.