Gujarat: London-based NRI son stabbed to death after financial dispute in Surat

In a shocking, a man has murdered his London based NRI son after a financial dispute in Gujarat’s Surat district. The incident happened on Friday following an argument over Rs 1.80 lakh the man had lent to his son.

The accused identified as Abdul Hamid Maniyar, who was taken into custody from his residence at the Bharbandhwad area of Rani Talvi.

As maintained by a report in TOI, the victim Imran was Hamid’s only child who was working in the hospitality industry in London for the last ten years.

The 36-year-old Imran in the city with his wife and kids for over a month. He had taken a loan of Rs 1.80 lakh from his father to renovate his house. As the victim was scheduled to go back to London on Saturday, his father asked him about the money he had taken from him.

According to a report, Imran’s father was concerned about the oney as his son was returning to London on a special flight arranged for citizens of the United Kingdom.

"The victim reportedly assured his father that he would repay the money to him after clearing the money he borrowed from his friends," said Inspector AG Rathod, Lalgate police station.

As stated by the police, the victim had also advised his father to rent a portion of the house to recover part of the money. Police stated that a heated argument broke out between the accused and his wife Shamsunnise in their room on Friday.

"After hearing the altercation, Imran went to the room where his father picked a fight with him too. Hamid stabbed Imran in his shoulder and underarm leading to grave injuries," added Rathod.

The victim was immediately taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

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