The search for Batukbhai Kukdia, father of 31-year-old Mahesh Batukbhai Kukdia who was found dead in Kanesara village near Jasdan in Rajkot district, has begun. Mahesh was reportedly killed with a blunt object to the head. His mother, Rekha Kukdia, registered a crime under Section 302 of the Bhadla Police against an unknown person. However, the police suspect Batukbhai Kukdia and have launched a search for him.
The deceased was found in a wadi after failing to return home from drawing water the night before. According to sources, Mahesh's family had distanced themselves from Batukbhai due to his quarrelsome nature. It is believed that Batukbhai may have killed his son in a state of intoxication.
Bhadla Police reached the scene immediately after being notified and transferred Mahesh's body to Jasdan Hospital for post-mortem before moving it to Rajkot PM room for forensic examination. The police are expected to make an arrest soon after collecting all necessary evidence. Batukbhai has not been seen in the village since the incident, and his phone has been switched off since the previous night.
