Rajkot Furniture Businessman Brutally Murdered by Friend in Broad Daylight
A shocking incident unfolded in Rajkot on Tuesday afternoon when a 43-year-old furniture businessman was brutally murdered in broad daylight near Speedwell Party Plot. The victim, identified as Nilesh Tokia, was stabbed at least six times by his friend, Mahesh Jethwa, in what appears to be a premeditated attack.
Graphic Video Circulates on Social Media
A disturbing video capturing the killing has been circulating widely on various social media platforms, adding to the horror of this violent crime. According to police officials, the incident occurred around 4pm in what is typically a busy area of the city, making the brazen nature of the attack particularly alarming.
Immediate Surrender at Police Station
In a surprising turn of events, immediately after committing the murder, Mahesh Jethwa walked directly into Gandhigram police station, surrendered himself, and allegedly confessed to the brutal crime. This unusual development has added another layer of complexity to the investigation.
Police Response and Investigation
Senior police officials including ACP (South Division) B J Choudhary and DCP Zone 2 Rakesh Desai rushed to the crime scene along with other officers. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Nilesh Tokia was declared dead on arrival, having sustained fatal injuries during the attack.
The preliminary investigation suggests that the motive behind this cold-blooded killing may be linked to a love affair, though police are still verifying the exact nature of the dispute between the two men. "The accused and the victim knew each other. We are verifying the exact nature of their dispute," stated ACP B J Choudhary during a briefing with reporters.
Victim Profile and Family
Nilesh Tokia, a resident of the Ankur Nagar area near Guruprasad Chowk, was well-known and respected in the furniture trade community of Rajkot. The 43-year-old businessman leaves behind a grieving family including his wife, a son, and a daughter who must now cope with this sudden and tragic loss.
Ongoing Legal Proceedings
As of Wednesday evening, Rajkot Taluka police were in the process of filing a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the murder. Forensic teams have been actively collecting evidence from the crime scene, while the viral video circulating on social media is being treated as a primary piece of digital evidence in the case.
The victim's body has been sent for a detailed postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death and gather additional forensic evidence. Police officials have assured that a thorough investigation is underway to uncover all aspects of this tragic incident that has shocked the local community.
