Bhilad Death Threat Horror: Vapi Trio Terrorizes Wood Trader at Midnight Over Old Grudge
The usually peaceful town of Bhilad in Valsad district was shaken by a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through the local business community. A bitter business rivalry turned dangerously personal when a wood trader became the target of a terrifying midnight assault.
The incident is a stark reminder of how professional competition can escalate into life-threatening feuds. A dispute between two traders involved in the Khair Wood business has now spiraled into a criminal case involving a Bhilad Death Threat. Three individuals from Vapi traveled to Bhilad in the dead of night, creating a scene of terror outside the victim’s home and threatening to kill him.
The victim, fearing for his life and family, has lodged a formal complaint, prompting the police to launch a manhunt for the accused.
Maharashtra Truck Seizure Sparks Vengeance
The roots of this violent confrontation lie in the lucrative but competitive Khair wood trade. Abbas Khan Hafiz Khan, a resident of Bhilad, has been in this business for years. His competitor, Usman alias Jumman Sheikh, hailing from the Dungri Faliya area of Vapi, operates in the same sector.
While rivalry is common in business, this particular feud turned toxic about two months ago. According to reports, the Forest Department in Manor, Maharashtra, seized a truck loaded with Khair wood. This truck allegedly belonged to Usman Sheikh or his close associates.
Usman suspected that his substantial financial loss was not a coincidence but a calculated move by his rival. He harbored a strong suspicion that Abbas Khan had acted as an informant, tipping off the forest officials to get the truck seized. Fueled by this suspicion and the anger of losing lakhs of rupees, Usman decided to exact revenge, choosing a path of intimidation and violence.
Midnight Terror on December 15
Burning with the desire for retribution, the accused planned a confrontation. On the night of December 15, around 10:57 PM, the tranquility of Bhilad was shattered. A white Scorpio car screeched to a halt outside Abbas Khan’s residence.
The occupants of the car, identified as the group from Vapi, had arrived with malicious intent. Instead of knocking or calling out, they first dialed Abbas Khan’s mobile number. However, the call was not for conversation.
The moment the connection was made, the accused began hurling filthy abuses. Not content with phone threats, they stepped out of the vehicle and started screaming obscenities in the middle of the quiet neighborhood. Their loud shouts echoed in the night, creating panic. They explicitly referenced the Manor incident, shouting, “You got our truck caught in Manor forest, now we won’t spare you.”
“Come Out, We Will Kill You Tonight”
The situation escalated rapidly from verbal abuse to a direct threat to life. The trio threw an open challenge to Abbas Khan, daring him to step out of the safety of his home.
Witnesses report that the accused screamed, “Tum bahar nikal, aaj tujhe jaan se maar denge” (You come out, we will kill you today). This direct Bhilad Death Threat, delivered at the victim’s doorstep at midnight, left Abbas Khan and his family terrified.
Showing presence of mind, Abbas Khan chose not to engage with the aggressors on the street. Instead, he went to his terrace to assess the situation safely. From this vantage point, he spotted the white Scorpio parked below. He noted the registration number: GJ-15-CR-9571. Standing near the vehicle were three men whom he instantly recognized as his rivals from Vapi.
The Accused Trio Identified
From the terrace, Abbas Khan positively identified the three men who were threatening his life. The main accused and his accomplices are all residents of the Dungri area in Vapi:
- Usman alias Jumman Sheikh (The prime suspect and rival trader)
- Farman Ali alias Chhotu Azam Sheikh
- Zaid Sheikh alias Dabla Abez Sheikh
These three individuals had driven all the way from Vapi specifically to execute this plan of intimidation. Their actions—verbally abusing a citizen over the phone and issuing death threats in person—constitute serious criminal offenses under the law.
Police Complaint Filed Against Vapi Residents
Realizing that the threat was genuine and his life was in danger, Abbas Khan wasted no time. He approached the Bhilad Police Station and filed a detailed FIR against the trio.
In his complaint, he named Usman, Farman, and Zaid as the perpetrators. The Bhilad Police have taken cognizance of the gravity of the offense. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) dealing with criminal intimidation and threats to life.
The police have swung into action, launching a search operation to apprehend the three accused who are currently at large.
Khair Wood Trade: A Breeding Ground for Crime?
This incident sheds light on the dark underbelly of the wood trade in the border region of Gujarat and Maharashtra. The movement of Khair wood often involves high stakes, leading to illegal activities, smuggling, and dangerous rivalries. The role of informers and the subsequent retaliation has often led to violent clashes in the past.
The police are now tracking the movement of the Scorpio car (GJ-15-CR-9571) used in the crime. Authorities are determined to curb this “gang-war” like behavior before it escalates further. The swift arrest of the accused will be crucial in restoring the confidence of the trading community in Bhilad.
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