Navsari Police Nab Six Accused in Gruesome Gambling-Related Murder Case
The local crime branch (LCB) of Navsari police has made a significant breakthrough by arresting six individuals in connection with the brutal murder of a 43-year-old man. The incident occurred at a farm in Ganesh Sisodra village on Saturday night, stemming from allegations of cheating during a gambling session.
Details of the Fatal Assault and Arrest
According to police reports, the victim, identified as Dilsher Mallu Khan from Aligarh, was invited to Navsari for a game of teen patti, commonly known as flush. He arrived with Mohammad Nayyar Gulam Mishal, a 65-year-old resident of Vasai, after receiving a call from Parvez Multani, a Valsad resident who arranged the session and provided travel expenses.
At the farm, Multani introduced them to the accused—Manthan Borad, Bhautik Prajapati, Ashok Halpati, Jignesh Patel, Pratik Halpati, and Kevin Patel—before departing. The group began playing cards, and as Dilsher consistently won, Ashok Halpati accused him of cheating, inciting the others to violence.
The assault escalated horrifically: Dilsher was tied and hung upside down from a tree, then beaten with pipes, belts, and ropes. Mishal pleaded for mercy and offered to return the money, but the attackers also assaulted him. During the ordeal, Bhautik Prajapati transferred Rs 30,000 from Mishal's phone to another account, while money was similarly taken from Dilsher's phone.
Aftermath and Police Investigation
As Dilsher's condition deteriorated, Pratik Halpati transported both men on his moped to a road, where they were placed in a car and dropped near Fun City Hotel. The accused then fled the scene. Mishal contacted emergency services, and Dilsher was rushed to a private hospital before being shifted to Navsari Civil Hospital. Mishal also received treatment for his injuries.
Later, Multani directed them to Valsad, where Dilsher was declared dead at VIMS Hospital on Sunday morning. The LCB, led by inspector V J Jadeja, swiftly launched an investigation. A team under inspector S V Ahir and PSI Y G Gadhvi tracked the accused using human and technical surveillance, arresting them on the Ahmedabad–Vadodara expressway as they attempted to flee towards Saurashtra.
Inspector Jadeja emphasized: "With three of the accused having a criminal history—Bhautik, Ashok, and Pratik collectively face six cases in Navsari and Surat—we took no chances in apprehending them promptly."
Broader Context of Gambling Operations
Police revealed that gambling groups often change locations to evade law enforcement, operating through agents like Parvez Multani. These agents contact gamblers, organize sessions at various sites, and earn commissions for their arrangements, highlighting a systemic issue in such illicit activities.
