Ahmedabad Police apprehend suspects in hours, recovering stolen valuables worth ₹3.7 lakh
In a swift operation, Ahmedabad Police arrested two individuals accused of murdering 75-year-old Kanaiyalal Muljibhai Bhavsar, a Canadian permanent resident, in his Vastrapur apartment on January 13. The crime involved strangulation and theft of valuables, including gold ornaments and mobile phones, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
75-year-old NRI murdered in planned robbery gone wrong
Kanaiyalal Bhavsar, a frequent visitor to Ahmedabad with two children settled in Canada, was found dead by his wife, Varshaben. Initially treated as an accidental death, the post-mortem confirmed strangulation, leading to an FIR under IPC sections.
Police Operation and Arrests
Under the direction of Ahmedabad Police Commissioner, a team led by DCP Balaram Meena employed technical surveillance to apprehend the accused before they fled Gujarat.
The suspects were identified as Anand Prakash Thakor (29) from Ahmedabad and Nilofar alias Heena Akbar Ali Shaikh (34) from Mumbai.
Stolen valuables recovered and criminal plot uncovered
Police recovered items worth ₹3.7 lakh, including three Apple phones, four branded wristwatches, and cash. Investigations revealed Heena, previously employed at a spa, planned the robbery with Anand, her husband. The duo targeted Bhavsar, knowing his NRI status and possession of valuables.
Their plan to render Bhavsar unconscious and rob him failed when he regained consciousness and confronted Anand. Panicked, the suspects strangled Bhavsar before fleeing with the stolen items.
Further Investigation
DCP Meena stated that CCTV footage and tracking of Anand’s auto-rickshaw led to their capture in the Relief Road area while attempting to sell a stolen phone. The suspects also had flight tickets indicating plans to escape to Mumbai. Both are in custody as investigations continue.
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