Overview

• The victim was identified as Kalpesh Bhanushali, a local food stall owner, who was attacked outside Gurukrupa Bar on Chincholi Bandar Road in the early hours.
• An initial argument with bar staff escalated after a nearby man allegedly threatened Bhanushali, left the scene, and returned with several associates.
• The group allegedly smashed beer bottles on his head and stabbed him multiple times before he was taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead.
• Police registered a murder case, arrested one suspect, identified additional accused, and launched searches to trace them, with officials noting some have prior records.
• Investigators are examining motive, citing reports of a misunderstanding during the altercation and a family claim of an earlier payment dispute over a Ganesh idol.