A family dispute in Ahmedabad's Shahibaug area culminated in a fatal assault on January 20. The victim, identified as Vishal Kishan, succumbed to injuries inflicted during a violent altercation involving multiple accused.

According to a complaint filed by Ramila Kishan, the victim’s mother, the altercation stemmed from a long-standing marital discord between Vishal and his wife Gudi. The accused, identified as Jignesh alias Debu Patni, Maniya alias Prakash Patni, and Dharmesh Patni, allegedly confronted the victim and his family near Joganimata temple in Shahibaug around 9.30 pm.

The altercation reportedly began with verbal abuse, escalating when Jignesh allegedly pushed Ramila and her husband, causing them to fall. As Vishal attempted to intervene, Jignesh and Maniya allegedly restrained him while inflicting multiple knife wounds on his neck and abdomen. Vishal tried to flee, but Dharmesh pursued him and inflicted a fatal stab wound to his thigh.

As per police, emergency services were called, and the victim was rushed to civil hospital, where doctors declared him dead around 10.30 pm. At the same time, the accused fled from the scene, before police arrived at the spot.

As per police, the assault was premeditated, with the accused expressing the intention to eliminate Vishal. The dispute reportedly arose from Gudi’s alleged extramarital relationship with one of the accused and Vishal’s refusal to grant her a divorce.

Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including murder. The investigation is underway, and efforts are being made to apprehend the accused, who are believed to be absconding.