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📰 Shocking Assault on a 2‑Year‑Old in Morbi — Police Arrest Accused In early January 2026, police in Morbi district, Gujarat arrested a man in connection with a shocking assault on a 2‑year‑old toddler, a case that has drawn strong public outrage and prompted a formal investigation by local authorities. According to local news reports, the incident took place in Morbi when the accused allegedly subjected the toddler to violent and abusive behaviour, reportedly with the intention of taking revenge following a dispute with the child’s father. The news clip shared by regional media highlights that the Morbi Police arrested the accused on suspicion of committing the heinous act against the minor. 🔎 Key Points from the News 🚨 Public Reaction: The brutal nature of the assault — involving a very young child — has alarmed residents and drawn wider attention in local media, with calls for swift and stringent action against perpetrators of crimes against children. Police have assured that the investigation is underway and that further details, including medical reports and formal charges, will be released as the case develops.

In late December 2025, Morbi police apprehended five people accused of honeytrap extortion after a farmer reported being lured and cheated using a deceptive trap. According to local news reports, the gang targeted a senior farmer by sending a woman posing as a farm labourer, gaining his trust under the pretext of work, and then trapping him in a honeytrap scheme to extort money and valuables. 🔎 How the Honeytrap Worked 💰 Seizure of Cash and Valuables 👮 Arrests and Police Action 📌 Investigation Status

Morbi Farmer Accuses GETCO Officials of Cheating, Forgery in HT Line Installation A 61-year-old farmer from Morbi district has filed a formal complaint with the Maliya Miyana police station against officials of the state-run Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO), alleging that they cheated him and forged documents to unlawfully erect a High Tension (HT) power line on his agricultural land without his consent. The complainant, Jaysukh Ahir, a resident of Mota Dahisara village and a retired technical assistant from the Rajkot District Panchayat, told police that GETCO officials, led by Deputy Engineer J. M. Viramgama, approached him in 2018 saying that a 132 kV power transmission line would pass through the village and that a pole needed to be installed on his land. Ahir said he refused permission at the time. However, Ahir later discovered during a visit to his field with his mother that the company had broken open the gate to his land, damaged his crops, and installed the HT pole without his approval. He also alleged that wires had been strung across his land in his absence, implying that the work was carried out covertly without his consent. When Ahir sought information through a Right to Information (RTI) application regarding compensation for the land used, official records showed that 14 panchayat assessments dated between July 13 and July 17, 2018 recommended payment of ₹2.66 lakh in his name. Ahir has claimed that he never signed any of the documents related to these assessments. According to the RTI papers, signatures attributed to him were reportedly obtained in the presence of the GETCO official Viramgama, with two individuals — Magan Maganbhai and Arjan Ramabhai — listed as witnesses. Further investigation by the farmer revealed that the compensation money was actually paid to a person named Kachra Lakhabhai, who was falsely recorded as the landowner, according to Ahir’s complaint. Police Action and Charges Following Ahir’s complaint, the Maliya Miyana police registered a case under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including: The case is now under investigation, and police are examining whether forged documents were used in the HT line work and whether any GETCO officials or intermediaries can be further held accountable.

The Morbi police have arrested a 32-year-old labourer, Ismail Katiya, in connection with a large-scale cyberfraud money-laundering case involving nearly Rs 93 lakh that was routed through mule bank accounts opened in his name. According to police sources, Katiya rented out his bank accounts to another man, Divyarajsinh Jadeja, in exchange for a one-time commission of Rs 15,000. The accounts were then used to channel proceeds from cyberfrauds registered across many states. Investigators said Katiya was taken by Jadeja to multiple bank branches where three bank accounts were opened using his Aadhaar and PAN cards. Along with these personal accounts, a business firm called “JD Enterprise” was also set up in Katiya’s name, and additional accounts were opened for that firm. Jadeja kept the account materials — including cheque books and ATM/debit cards — and obtained Katiya’s signature on blank cheques to maintain control of the accounts. Police found that between March 25 and May 30, approximately ₹92.88 lakh was credited into these three accounts. The money was then withdrawn via ATM and cheque transactions by Jadeja, effectively laundering the cyberfraud proceeds. Connecting to Wider Network and Complaints Preliminary investigations have linked the three accounts to 31 cyberfraud complaints across multiple Indian states, including: Police are continuing to question the accused to identify the ultimate beneficiaries of the fraud proceeds and to trace any wider networks involved in the laundering scheme. Operation Against Mule Accounts This arrest is part of a larger enforcement effort — dubbed Operation Mule Hunt — by Morbi district police, under which more than 12 FIRs have been registered and over 35 accused have been arrested for their role in similar mule account networks. So far, authorities have traced suspicious transactions exceeding ₹5 crore from various cyberfraud cases connected to 158 mule bank accounts in the district.

📰 Morbi Man Kills Mother-in-Law Over ‘Abusive Behaviour’ and Constant Quarrels Morbi (Gujarat): A major criminal case has come to light in Morbi after police arrested a man accused of murdering his mother-in-law and attempting to destroy evidence by burning her body. According to police investigations, the deceased has been identified as 50-year-old Sushila Patil, who had been living with her daughter and son-in-law in the Shiv Park area of Pipli village near Morbi for about three to four years. The couple has two sons. The accused, 41-year-old Naneshwar (also spelled Nandeshwar) Patil/Puwar, reportedly grew increasingly frustrated over many years with what he described as Sushila’s frequent quarrels, abusive behaviour, and constant conflicts with family members, including his children. 🔍 How the Crime Was Carried Out 🚓 Police Investigation and Arrest Initial investigations were launched after locals found a charred body near a ceramic factory area in Andarna village on October 13. Police registered a murder case and began collecting evidence. Using CCTV footage, mobile tower data, and intelligence work, investigators traced a suspicious motorcycle seen near the scene, which led them to Naneshwar. Authorities intercepted him as he was travelling by train toward Ahmedabad and brought him into custody for questioning. During interrogation, the accused allegedly confessed to hiring his two aides for the murder and even admitted offering one of them ₹50,000 for help. Police have confiscated the motorcycle and phones used in the crime and are still searching for the two other suspects believed to have fled the area. Forensic teams have also preserved DNA samples to confirm the victim’s identity.