Man stabbed to death over petty issue

Rajkot: Mahendra Sagathiya (19), a resident of Rohidaspara was allegedly murdered on Wednesday night over some petty issue. Four persons have been arrested in the murder case.

According to police, the incident occurred at around 9.30pm on Wednesday in Rohidaspara when Mahendra and his cousin Dileep Sagathiya were returning home on a motorbike. Four persons identified as Naresh Chudasama, Govind, Chirag Parmar and Suriyo intercepted Mahendra and Dileep near Rohidaspara and entered into an altercation with them. The accused also demanded money alleging damage to their bike.

"When Mahendra refused to pay, the accused followed them and later attacked them with sharp-edged weapon," said D H Bhatt, police inspector, B-Division police station.