Pan Parlour Owner in Sabarmati Dies After Stabbing; Accused Arrested for Murder
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50-year-old Rajeshbhai Pratapji Thakor was allegedly stabbed with an iron knife following a dispute over ₹1,600 in outstanding dues.
A 50-year-old pan parlour owner died while undergoing treatment after he was allegedly stabbed during a dispute over goods sold on credit in Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati area. Following his death, Sabarmati police registered a murder case and arrested the accused.
The incident took place around 8.30 pm on September 30 at Mahakali Pan Parlour, located opposite Sabarmati Railway Station. The deceased, Rajeshbhai Pratapji Thakor, was allegedly attacked by Anil Hiraji Thakor, a resident of Mahudawali Chali in Ramnagar, Sabarmati.
Dispute Over ₹1,600 in Outstanding Dues
According to the police, the dispute began when Anil allegedly sought goods on credit from Rajeshbhai. At around 9 am on the day of the incident, the accused reportedly approached the shopkeeper for goods, but Rajeshbhai refused, asking him to first clear his outstanding dues of ₹1,600. The accused allegedly became angry and left the shop.
Later that evening, around 8.30 pm, Anil allegedly returned to the pan parlour and confronted Rajeshbhai over the issue. During the altercation, he allegedly pulled out an iron knife and stabbed the shopkeeper in the left side of his abdomen.
Son, Locals Try to Intervene
Rajeshbhai’s 16-year-old son, Rohan, who was present at the shop, allegedly tried to restrain the accused. Local residents, including Lalabhai Thakor of Shankarpura in Dharamnagar, also intervened.
The accused allegedly fled after threatening to kill Rajeshbhai and his son if he was not provided goods on credit.
Shopkeeper Dies During Treatment
Rajeshbhai was taken by an auto-rickshaw to Panchshil Hospital in Sabarmati. He was reportedly conscious when admitted, but his condition later deteriorated, and he died while undergoing treatment.
Following his death, Sabarmati police added the murder charge and arrested Anil Thakor in connection with the case.
