Gir Somnath Murder Case:
A serene village in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district was shaken to its core when a storm of events turned deadly. A trivial dispute over money severed blood ties between two brothers, not by lineage, but by drawing the line of death. Blinded by rage, the younger brother picked up a wooden bedpost and hit his elder brother on the head, ending everything. Within minutes, the threshold of their home was filled with mourning, and the courtyard echoed with cries. When the police arrived on the scene, one brother lay dead in a pool of blood on the ground, and a path of imprisonment beckoned the other brother for life.
In the rural landscapes of Gir Somnath, late at night, an argument over money between two brothers took a horrifying turn, leading the younger brother to attack and kill the elder. The revelation of this incident sent shockwaves through the village. Police quickly arrived at the scene to assess the situation. According to family members, such disputes had occurred before, but this time it spun out of control.
Home Atmosphere Transformed in Minutes
On the evening of December 9, around 4 PM, 38-year-old Ajit Singh Rathod returned home after watering the fields, where his mother was present. As per their routine, he was having dinner when his younger brother Hitubha arrived. The atmosphere at home was peaceful, as usual, but within minutes, tensions escalated between the brothers.
Struggles with Unemployment and Demands for Money
Hitubha had no permanent occupation and frequently asked his mother for money. On the day of the incident, he repeated his request, but due to household expenses and financial constraints, his mother refused. Seeing his mother distressed, Ajit Singh intervened, reprimanding his younger brother, stating that repeatedly asking for money without working was becoming a family burden.
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Heated Argument Escalates into a Brawl
Hearing Ajit Singh’s words, Hitubha’s anger intensified, and a fierce argument ensued between the brothers. The family members present tried to contain the situation, but no one imagined that the argument would turn deadly. In moments, the exchange escalated into a physical altercation, deteriorating the atmosphere further.
Weaponized Bedpost
According to police reports, during the quarrel, Hitubha grabbed a wooden base of the home’s cot and struck a powerful blow to Ajit Singh's head. The hit was so severe that Ajit Singh collapsed on the ground, his head severely injured, and he was bleeding profusely. Although the family rushed to his aid, the injuries were so dire that he succumbed within minutes.
Community in Shock
Witnessing Ajit Singh's blood-soaked body, the family was in shock. Neighbors arrived, but it was too late. A trivial dispute had robbed a family of their happiness in a moment. According to villagers, the brothers often argued, but such a violent outcome had never been witnessed before.
Swift Police Response
Upon receiving news of the incident, the police swiftly reached the location. Preliminary investigations revealed that the murder stemmed from a money-related dispute. The police arrested the accused younger brother, Hitubha, on the spot. The investigation is ongoing. Authorities are also probing if previous tensions or other motives played a role in this tragic event.
