Virginia, America 22 September 2012

Paresh D. Patel, a fervent BAPS follower NRI Gujarat was found murdered in Chesterfield Richmond’s Ancarrow’s Landing on Thursday. He was missing since Sunday and the remains of his decomposed body were found by a city worker of Richmond near James River on Friday.

Patel, the owner of RaceWay Gas Station was last seen by a witness on Sunday evening when he was forced into a dark coloured van by two men in dark attires. The Chesterfield Police could find the dead body of Patel after three days of the registration of complaint. The cause behind abduction and murder of Patel still remains a mystery.

Chesterfield Police Lt. Randy Horowitz informed that they have got a video footage from a security camera inside Patel’s store and they are trying to find the missing link with the help of the footage. He further said that more details will be unveiled only after the autopsy report.

Paresh Patel, 44, the father of two kids was residing in Chesterfield since 20 years. The news of his murder was a real shock for his family. They refused to comment on the investigation. Patel left a pot of white flowers and a card addressed to Mrs. Patel at the front door of gas station on Friday evening. Along with that he left a note that the store will remain closed for one day.

Patel’s death has also been a great shock for his neighbours and customers. They claimed unanimously that Patel was a nice and religious man and treated every one with respect. Patel was in charge of BAPS temple at 7041 Jefferson Davis Highway. Mahesh Patel, his colleague at the temple said that Patel was not in conflict with anyone.

The Chesterfield police is facing tough time finding cause behind Patel’s murder who seemingly had no enemies.

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