Rajasthan truck driver stabbed, robbed in Ahmedabad, police release sketches of suspects

Updated: Feb 4th, 2025

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A truck driver was brutally attacked and robbed by three unidentified men and a woman while travelling in a CNG autorickshaw near Aslali in Ahmedabad. The victim, Annasingh Rawat (40), a resident of Rajasthan, sustained multiple stab wounds before being thrown out of the moving vehicle.

According to Rawat’s statement, he had arrived in Gujarat from Rajasthan on January 28 and was travelling from Surat to Ahmedabad the next day. Around 7 pm, he boarded a yellow CNG autorickshaw at Aslali Circle, intending to reach Sarkhej. Just 100 metres ahead, the rickshaw stopped to pick up two men and a woman.

Shortly after, the rickshaw halted again about a kilometre ahead, when one of the men suddenly brandished a knife and demanded money. As Rawat resisted, the third suspect stabbed him multiple times—three times in the back, once on his shoulder, and thrice on his left leg—leaving him severely injured. The gang then looted his mobile phone, ₹5,000 in cash, and an additional ₹2,000 before threatening to kill him.

The criminals then drove him to Pirana village, stopping near Hariom Industrial Park. As the rickshaw slowed down, Rawat managed to escape by jumping from the moving vehicle. Locals nearby rushed to his aid and immediately called for help. An emergency ambulance (108) arrived, and he was rushed to LG Hospital for treatment.

The Aslali police have registered a case and launched an intensive investigation into the matter. The suspects fled with the rickshaw after committing the crime, and efforts are underway to track them down.

Rawat, who is recovering at LG Hospital, is in stable condition. The police are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas and have released sketches of two of the suspects—a man and a woman—believed to be involved in the crime.

Authorities have urged citizens to come forward with any information that may help in identifying the suspects. Individuals with relevant details can contact the Aslali police station.

The police have also advised commuters to remain cautious while travelling in private and shared autorickshaws, especially at night, and to report any suspicious activity immediately.

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