Gujarat: Man Stabbed By Friend Over INR 500 Ludo Game In Jetpur
An INR 500 dispute over a mobile Ludo game turned violent in Gujarat's Jetpur after a man was allegedly stabbed by his friend over the game’s winnings. Police said Munabhai refused to hand over the money after winning the bet, following which Veerpal allegedly snatched his motorcycle keys and attacked him with a sharp weapon. The accused was arrested.
An INR 500 dispute over a mobile Ludo game turned violent in Gujarat's Jetpur after a man was allegedly stabbed by his own friend when he refused to hand over money won during the game. The incident took place outside a government hospital, where the two men had been playing Ludo after placing a cash bet on the outcome.
According to police, the complainant, Munabhai, won the game and kept the money. His friend and accused, Veerpal, allegedly demanded that Munabhai hand over the winnings. When he refused, the disagreement escalated into an argument that ended with Munabhai allegedly being attacked with a sharp weapon. Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch Arrests 8 for Cyberstalking, Online Harassment of Women.
The incident occurred when Munabhai and Veerpal were sitting on a bench outside a government hospital in Jetpur and playing Ludo on a mobile phone.
The two had also placed a cash bet on the game. Police said Munabhai won the game but refused to give the winnings to Veerpal when he later demanded the money. The disagreement subsequently turned into an argument.
During the argument, Veerpal allegedly snatched Munabhai's motorcycle keys. When Munabhai demanded that the keys be returned, the accused allegedly became enraged and attacked him with a sharp weapon. Munabhai sustained injuries in the attack and was subsequently taken to Navagarh Government Hospital by people at the spot.
Doctors at Navagarh Government Hospital provided initial treatment to Munabhai. However, due to the severity of his injuries, he was referred to Junagadh Civil Hospital for further treatment. His condition is reported to be serious but stable.
After receiving information about the incident, personnel from Jetpur Udyognagar police reached the hospital. Police registered Munabhai's complaint and arrested Veerpal based on the complaint. The weapon allegedly used in the attack was also seized from the accused. Police have registered a case and initiated further legal action.
The incident highlights how a dispute over a relatively small cash bet allegedly escalated into a violent confrontation between two friends. Further details about the exact nature of the injuries and the charges filed against the accused are expected to emerge as the police investigation progresses.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 15, 2026 08:40 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
