One worker dead, two injured in knife attack at Sanand GIDC

In a disturbing case of violence stemming from a personal enmity, one man was killed and two others sustained serious injuries in a late-night knife attack in Sanand GIDC, Ahmedabad district on Sunday. The incident occurred at a place housing migrant workers employed with National Crane Services.

As per the complaint lodged with Sanand GIDC police station by an eyewitness and fellow worker Israel Shaikh, the incident occurred around 10.30 pm on April 13. The deceased, identified as Baijnath Thakur, a native of Jharkhand, was allegedly attacked by two co-residents, Virendrakumar Rajendrasinh and Abindkumar Shivnarayansingh, following a prior altercation earlier in the evening.

As per police reports, both accused entered the victim’s room armed with knives and began to hurl verbal abuses at Baijnath. The altercation quickly escalated into physical violence when Virendrakumar allegedly stabbed Baijnath in the stomach, and Abindkumar struck his leg with a knife, causing multiple deep injuries. Despite efforts by Israel and another roommate Arvinddeep Singh to intervene and separate the assailants, the attack continued.

During the chaos, both Israel and Arvinddeep also sustained knife wounds – Israel to his left wrist and Arvinddeep to his chest. Baijnath collapsed due to severe bleeding and was rushed to J K Hospital in Sanand by fellow residents. However, he was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.

A post-mortem examination has been ordered and is expected to take place today. The cause of death is presumed to be haemorrhagic shock due to stab wounds, pending official confirmation.

The Sanand GIDC police has registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS, including charges of murder and attempted murder. Police have started investigating the matter, and further forensic analysis and witness interrogation are underway.

It was also revealed that the knife attack was a culmination of ongoing friction between the deceased and the accused. Israel noted that a verbal dispute had taken place earlier in the day during a local festival gathering, which may have triggered the attack.

Both accused are currently absconding, and efforts are being made to trace their whereabouts. Authorities have issued a lookout notice, and neighbouring districts have been alerted. Further updates will follow as the investigation progresses.