Surat Murder Case: 28-Year-Old Man Stabbed To Death After Being Called For Reconciliation

A 28-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in public in Surat's Ashwini Kumar area after being called to settle an earlier dispute under the pretext of reconciliation. The attack followed an argument over bursting firecrackers and a motorcycle on the night of November 8. Police have registered a murder case against five people and launched a search for the accused.

Youth Called To Settle Dispute Over Firecrackers And Motorcycle

According to the information available, the dispute began on the night of November 8 when two youths got into an argument in their society while bursting firecrackers. The disagreement reportedly arose over a motorcycle being moved through the area.

The deceased's brother and some other people intervened and managed to bring the situation under control. However, the disagreement did not end there.

The following day, the accused allegedly contacted the 28-year-old and called him to resolve the matter and apologise.

Accused Allegedly Stabbed Him Four Times

On the evening of November 10, the accused took the youth to a location behind the Shani Dev temple. Although he reportedly apologised, another argument broke out.

The accused then allegedly joined forces and attacked him with a knife, stabbing him three to four times in the back.

Seriously injured, the youth tried to flee but collapsed a short distance away.

Five Booked In Surat Murder Case

Family members rushed the injured man to hospital in a private vehicle. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Following a complaint by one of the deceased's relatives, Ashwini Kumar police registered a case against five people.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder and searching for the accused who are yet to be arrested.