Six men booked for barging into Makarba flat and assaulting broker over alleged debt

In a late-night incident that escalated into violence and threats, six men were booked by Sarkhej police for storming a residential flat in the Ginni Garden Lake Society in Makarba and allegedly assaulting the complainant and his acquaintances over a financial dispute.

As per the FIR filed by 47-year-old Manishbhai Himmatlal Rathod, a real estate broker residing in Bodakdev, the accused, identified as Bhargavbhai Rabari, Bhaveshbhai Rabari, Anand Desai, Vipulbhai Desai, Yash Desai, and Akshay Desai, forcibly entered Flat No B/901 of the society around 12.15 am on April 21, where Rathod had gathered with his family and friends. The complainant alleged that the group used abusive language, issued death threats, and physically assaulted him and his friend Rameshbhai Thakor in an attempt to extort money.

The dispute reportedly stems from a series of financial transactions between Rathod and Bhargavbhai Rabari. As per Rathod's statement, he had borrowed large sums of money in 2023, including Rs 10 lakh in cash and an additional ₹25 lakh in securities, on which he was paying an exorbitant 30% monthly interest. Although Rathod claims he had fully repaid the amount along with interest, Rabari and his associates allegedly continued to harass him, demanding more money.

In his complaint, Rathod recounted previous instances where Bhargavbhai and Bhaveshbhai allegedly showed up at his home and business premises, issuing threats and using vulgar language. Due to the repeated intimidation, Rathod said he had been forced to stay away from home for extended periods out of fear for his and his family's safety.

The situation escalated on the night of the incident when, according to Rathod, the accused barged into the flat and assaulted him and Thakor. The attackers allegedly smashed Thakor’s iPhone 11 Pro and broke down a guest room door. The accused also allegedly threatened Rathod with a knife, demanding money and vowing not to leave without receiving it.

Sarkhej Police have registered the case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and started to investigate the matter further. Authorities are currently gathering CCTV evidence and statements from witnesses, including Rathod’s wife Pravinaben, son Dev Rathod, and friends Sanjaybhai Seth, Vaibhav Shah, and Sarfarazbhai, all of whom were present at the time of the alleged attack. Further investigation is underway.