Amreli BJP leader allegedly murdered, accused arrested

Updated on Nov 17 at 10.30 a.m.

According to Himkar Singh, district superintendent of police, three individuals have been arrested on Nov 16 in connection with the brutal attack that also left Joshi's son, Ravi, injured. 

The accused, identified as Rushik Mehta (22), Jayom Mehta (20) and Hariom Mehta (18), are all residents of Shiv Nagar society in Dhari.

The root cause of the incident appears to be a minor accident outside Joshi’s residence. 

The police investigation revealed that the altercation began over this incident and escalated quickly. The accused reportedly armed themselves with swords and attacked both Joshi and her son. While Ravi sustained injuries, his mother succumbed to a fatal wound after her arm’s vein was severed in the assault.

Ritesh Joshi, another son of the victim, revealed a deeper history of tension between the families, citing a previous disagreement involving firecrackers. 

He alleged that the tragic incident was premeditated, claiming that the accused intentionally hit his brother’s motorcycle with their car, leading to the fatal confrontation.

Updated on Nov 16 at 11.30 a.m.

Amid the Bhaidooj festivities on Nov 15, a shocking incident was reported from Gujarat’s Amreli. Madhuben Joshi, vice president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat's Amreli district, was allegedly murdered.

The district party president and Dhari taluka panchayat member Joshi and his husband, along with their son, were attacked by their neighbour in a scuffle, which proved fatal for Madhuben.

After the attack, Joshi, who was critically injured, was shifted to the Civil Hospital in Amreli for treatment. The politician succumbed to her injuries in the hospital during the treatment.

More details of the incident are yet to be disclosed. The police have initiated further investigations to find the accused.

(With inputs from IANS)