In Surat, Gujarat, a chilling murder occurred as a young man named Ashish was returning from a blood donation camp held in honor of Central Water Power Minister C.R. Patil's birthday. While Ashish was en route with his friends, he was violently attacked by a group of 8 to 10 assailants near a mall in the Dindoli area. The attackers used knives to inflict fatal wounds inside Ashish's car, leading to his eventual death in the hospital shortly after arrival.

Family members of the deceased have accused a local BJP worker and his son of being involved in the murder. They claim that the motive for the killing is linked to a personal feud that began two months prior, centered around an incident during Makar Sankranti, when a drunken disturbance caused by the accused's son occurred at a hotel owned by Ashish's brother. This ongoing rivalry appears to have escalated tragically, reflecting deeper tensions in the community connected to political affiliations and personal grievances.

The incident highlights the dire consequences of personal disputes in the context of political influences, as the murder not only touches on communal relationships but also raises questions about the safety and societal conditions in areas influenced by political affiliations. As investigations unfold, the scrutiny will likely fall on both the local political climate and the judicial responses to crimes intertwined with such tensions.