In a tragic incident on the auspicious day of Dhanteras, a violent attack shocked the residents of Vinayak Park Society near the Ramol Police Station in Ahmedabad. Early Tuesday morning, Dilip Kushwaha, a 45-year-old diamond polisher, allegedly assaulted his wife and daughter, resulting in his daughter’s tragic death and leaving his wife critically injured. 

At around 7 am, Kushwaha, who had been living away from his family due to a prolonged dispute, visited the family home to observe Dhanteras. However, an argument quickly escalated, leading to violence.

Kushwaha allegedly attacked his wife, Asha (40), and their six-year-old daughter, Dhara, with iron pipes and stones. Dhara tragically died on the spot, while Asha, gravely injured, was immediately taken to LG Hospital, where she remains in critical condition.

Following the attack, Kushwaha himself contacted the police control room to report the incident. Ramol Police has taken Kushwaha into custody.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Krunal Desai, Division I, confirmed that the couple had been entangled in a family dispute over the past two years, prompting Kushwaha to live at his workplace.

Authorities have launched a detailed investigation to uncover the events leading up to this horrific act.

Preliminary police investigations revealed that the couple had been married for over 20 years but initially struggled to conceive. Seven years ago, they welcomed Dhara through in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

For the past two years, however, Kushwaha harboured suspicions regarding Dhara’s paternity, which further strained the marriage. Six months ago, this dispute led him to leave home and live at his workplace, said ACP Desai.