Surat: Neighbour Stabs 20-Year-Old Worker to Death After Argument Over Panipuri Cart
In a shocking incident of neighbourhood violence, a 20-year-old embroidery worker was stabbed to death by his neighbour at Shriram Nagar Society in Amroli, Surat, on Sunday night. The fatal altercation reportedly began with an argument involving a couple of neighbours, including a panipuri cart vendor, before escalating into a deadly attack.
Details of the Fatal Altercation
According to police reports, the victim, identified as Mahendra Rajput (20), originally from Gonda district in Uttar Pradesh, had an initial argument with a neighbour who operates a panipuri cart in the area. During this quarrel, another neighbour, Soyeb Hazarika (25), who hails from Nagaon district in Assam, intervened in the dispute.
The situation took a violent turn when Hazarika allegedly began verbally abusing Rajput, prompting Rajput to ask him to leave the spot. Hazarika initially left the scene but returned shortly afterward armed with a sharp-edged weapon. In a brutal attack, he stabbed Rajput multiple times, inflicting critical injuries.
Emergency Response and Hospitalization
When Rajput's brother attempted to intervene and stop the attack, the accused fled the scene. Rajput was immediately rushed to Jeevanjyot Hospital on a two-wheeler for emergency medical attention. Doctors at Jeevanjyot Hospital assessed his condition and advised shifting him to a larger medical facility with more comprehensive trauma care capabilities.
He was subsequently transported by ambulance to SMIMER Hospital, a major healthcare institution in Surat. Tragically, despite these emergency efforts, Rajput was declared dead upon arrival at SMIMER Hospital, indicating the severity of his stab wounds.
Police Investigation and Arrest
Surat police have taken swift action in response to this violent crime. Police have arrested Soyeb Hazarika, the accused neighbour, and have initiated a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing. The investigation aims to establish the complete sequence of events, including the initial argument with the panipuri cart vendor and the subsequent intervention that led to the deadly confrontation.
This incident highlights the tragic consequences that can result from neighbourhood disputes escalating into violence. The victim, a young worker who had migrated from Uttar Pradesh for employment in Surat's textile industry, has left behind grieving family members who are now seeking justice for his untimely death.
