Four Arrested for Murder of Surat Real Estate Agent
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
Police in Surat have arrested four men in connection with the murder of 53-year-old real estate agent Faisal Fatta. The victim was attacked on Jilani Bridge on Monday night while returning home, sustaining 21 stab wounds that resulted in his death. Investigators identified the suspects as Abhishek Devre, Kaisarali Abidali, Vasim Shaikh, and Gokul Jadav, all residents of the Mandarwaja area. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to acting on the instructions of a gang leader named Mubarak Patel. Police stated that a contract worth Rs 10 lakh was allegedly issued for the killing, with an advance payment of Rs 1 lakh already made. Authorities are currently searching for Mubarak Patel to determine the motive behind the attack.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns over contract killings linked to real estate disputes in Surat, with authorities now focused on apprehending the alleged mastermind to uncover the full motive.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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