Trader attacked with knife in Vasna, accused threatens to close milk business

A milk trader in Vasna was attacked and threatened by a group of four men, including an individual identified as Ravi, after an altercation outside his shop. The incident occurred on the morning of March 12, and the victim, Dhawanbhai Navinchandra Shah, filed a police complaint at Vasna police station.  

According to Shah’s complaint, he has been running his milk business, Shreeji Milk Palace, in front of Swastik Shopping Centre, Ekta Tower, for the past 4 years. Around 9 am on the day of the incident, an auto-rickshaw stopped in front of his shop, and a man stepped out wielding a knife. The individual began verbally abusing customers and threatening passers-by with the weapon.  

When Shah intervened and asked him to leave the premises, the man, later identified as Ravi, became enraged. He brandished the knife at Shah, hurled empty milk cartons from the shop onto the street, and engaged in a scuffle. During the altercation, Shah sustained an injury to his left thumb due to the knife.  

As bystanders gathered in response to the commotion, three other individuals inside the auto-rickshaw joined in, issuing threats. One of them allegedly urged Ravi to take further action, warning Shah that if he reported the matter, they would ensure he could no longer conduct business in the area. The accused also allegedly took advantage of the shop’s late-night closure and lack of security to intimidate the victim into silence.  

Fearing for his safety, Shah discussed the incident with his family and later approached Vasna police station to file a formal complaint against Ravi and the three unidentified accomplices.  

Vasna police have registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS and have begun an investigation. Officers review CCTV footage and question witnesses to track down the accused.