Ahmedabad Crime Branch on Tuesday arrested the two remaining suspects in the Kagdapith murder case that triggered protest against police on Monday.
The arrested duo – Yuvraj aka Billo Chunara (23) and Vishal Chunara (26) – was staying at a relative’s house. The Crime Branch intercepted and apprehended them in early hours when they were preparing to leave.
Both are now in the custody of the Ahmedabad Crime Branch for further investigation.
The accused, along with Jignesh Sharma and a minor, attacked Alpesh and his cousin Mahesh Thakor in enmity that stemmed from a prior complaint lodged by Alpesh against Jignesh Sharma over a personal dispute.
According to the police, the main accused and his accomplices confronted Alpesh and Mahesh near the tea stall. An argument escalated into violence, with the accused launching a brutal assault with weapons.
ACP Yuvrajsinh Gohil said, “The attackers conspired in advance to attack Alpesh, likely to be a retaliation for the complaint he filed two days ago.”
Police sources revealed that Jignesh Sharma and his associates are suspected bootleggers with multiple prohibition-related cases registered against them.
Although the complaint filed by Alpesh was reportedly unrelated to bootlegging, authorities suspect that the incident may have deeper ties to illicit liquor trade activities in the area.
The incident ignited outrage among residents. On Monday, hundreds of protestors, including the victim’s family, gathered at the Kagdapith police station, demanding stricter action against the bootleggers and accusing the police of negligence.
Ahmedabad Commissioner of Police (CP) G S Malik ordered the suspension of Inspector S A Patel for failing to act promptly on Alpesh Thakor’s earlier complaint.