Amreli, 2 December 2013

Murder of Gundran village sarpanch Bharatbhai Khuman and his brother and Liliya taluka rural president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad Ajitbhai Khuman has shocked the locals in rural Amreli district.

A group of over dozen Muslims killed both brothers on Saturday evening. Khuman brothers were attacked when they were at under construction site of godown. Bharatbhai’s deadbody was located at foundations of godown, while his brother’s deadbody was found at 50-60 ft distance in market.

Deadbodies of both victims were cremated today amid heavy police presence. Two SRP platoons, 3 DySPs, 6 Police Inspectors, 25 Police Sub Inspectors and 300 police men are on alert in this area to prevent any backlash against Muslims.

Local member of parliament Naranbhai Kachhadia, MLA VV Vaghasia, district VHP president Mansukhbhai Raiyani, Taluka panchayat president Manjulaben Viradia etc were present during cremation of bodies.

Police has booked Mohammad Nuru, Imran Mohammad, Salim Abdul, Khalid Mohammad, Dinu Bhikhu, Usman Nuru, Hakim Nuru, Sumal Abdul, Yunus Munu, Islamil alias Munu Yunus and others for double murder. So far none of them is arrested.

Circle police inspector RP Gautam has been handed over the probe.