- By Priyanka Koul
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:57 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Parents murdered son over drinking habit in Gondal.
- Victim forced to drink acid, then strangled to death.
- Post-mortem exposed murder, not initial suicide claim.
Gujarat: In a shocking incident, a 23-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his own parents, who initially attempted to pass off his death as suicide. The case came to light after a post-mortem examination revealed evidence of homicide.
The victim, identified as Ram Babubhai Bambhava, was found dead on June 30 in Gundala village of Gondal taluka in Gujarat's Rajkot district. His death was initially reported as a suicide, but a subsequent post-mortem examination uncovered evidence suggesting he had been murdered. Ram, whose father runs a local tea stall, was the eldest of four siblings.
Following the medical findings, the victim's wife, who had been married to him for just four months, filed a formal complaint against her in-laws.
According to the police investigation, Ram had a severe drinking problem that frequently led to heated arguments with his father, Babubhai, alias Atulbhai Ghughabhai Bambhava, and his mother, Manishaben, alias Motiben, NDTV reported.
How the Crime Unfolded
On the day of the incident, the parents allegedly had a violent altercation with Ram over his alcohol addiction. As the argument escalated, the mother reportedly forced him to consume acid, while the father allegedly assaulted him before strangling him to death.
According to the police, Babubhai then allegedly attempted to cover up the crime by portraying it as a suicide. Investigators said he tried to use his local political connections to pressure authorities into conducting a quick panel post-mortem at Gondal Civil Hospital without raising suspicion.
However, a detailed police investigation and forensic examination unravelled the alleged conspiracy, with the autopsy concluding that the death was a homicide caused by poisoning and strangulation.
After a complaint was filed by the victim's wife, Banshiben Bambhava, Gondal police registered a murder case and arrested both parents, Babubhai and Manishaben. Further investigation is underway.