Youth stabbed to death in Dhrangadhra over love affair

Rajkot: A youth in Dhrangadhra was murdered and his friend was injured over a fight with eight persons in Ambedkarnagar on Sunday night.
According to police, the deceased Jigar Parmar (20) and his friend Hasmukh Parmar were sitting near their home in Ambedkarnagar on Sunday when the eight accused came over for a fight. The eight accused have been identified as Taufiq Baloch, Manoj Chavada, Vikas Solanki, Kalu Chavada, Shahrukh Jaam, Salman Jaam, Abhi Chavada and Sohail.The group assaulted the duo and then stabbed both the victims.
Jigar and Hasmukh were taken to a hospital in Surendranagar where Jigar succumbed and Hasmukh remained critical. On Monday he was shifted to Ahmedabad for further treatment.
Police investigation revealed that Hasmukh had an affair with Solanki’s sister to which the latter had a problem. On Sunday night Solanki along with his accomplices went to confront Hasmukh over the same issue and took up a fight.
An offence of murder and attempt to murder has been registered at Dhrangadhra City police station against the eight accused. Police said that they have picked up Baloch, Solanki, Manoj and Kalu for questioning. They are yet to be formally arrested.
Police officials said that Jigar lived with his mother Shivangi who is a lawyer while his father had died some years back.