Hindu youth murdered three days before wedding by his fiancee's Muslim lover
Rajkot, Gujarat, India 
20 February, 2025
Case Summary
In the Amreli district in Gujarat, a 19-year-old Hindu groom-to-be, Vishal Makwana, was brutally murdered just three days before his wedding. The assailant, identified as Soyab Sama, attacked Makwana with a blunt object, inflicting multiple fatal blows. Makwana was scheduled to marry Rupal on February 23. Investigations revealed that Sama had previously been in a romantic relationship with Rupal, which she had ended three years prior. Despite the breakup, Sama continued to pressure her to resume their affair and even threatened Makwana against marrying her. On the night of the incident, Sama lured Makwana to meet him under false pretenses and carried out the attack on the Dalkhaniya-Dhari road. A local villager discovered Makwana in a severely injured state and alerted his family. A complaint has been filed, and the police have launched a manhunt to apprehend Sama and his unidentified accomplice.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
In this case, the Muslim accused was brutally murdered by his fiancée's Muslim lover. While the crime involved a Hindu victim and a Muslim perpetrator, the primary motive appears to stem from personal rivalry and jealousy rather than religious animosity. There is no indication that the accused targeted Makwana because of his religious identity. Additionally, since the victim was also Hindu, religious hostility does not appear to be a factor in the murder. Unlike cases involving religious symbols, anti-Hindu slurs, or threats driven by religious hatred, this case lacks such elements. As there is no conclusive evidence linking the crime to religious motives, it has been categorized under the 'undecided' database. If further information emerges, it will be reassessed for inclusion in the hate crime database.
Victim Details
Total Victim
1
Deceased
1
Gender
- Male 1
- Female 0
- Third Gender 0
- Unknown 0
Caste
- SC/ST 0
- OBC 0
- General 0
- Unknown 1
Age Group
- Minor 0
- Adult 1
- Senior Citizen 0
- Unknown 0
Case Status
Arrested
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
One Person
Perpetrators Gender
male
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