RAJKOT: A 55-year-old farmer was murdered over Rs 4,500 by two men in Dhedhuki village of Sayla taluka in Surendranagar district on Wednesday evening.
The deceased was identified as Khodubhai Vala, a resident of Dhedhuki village. His brother Bhupat Vala stated in his complaint that his brother was murdered allegedly by Ebhal Vegad and his brother Ramku Vegad.
According to police, Khodubhai owned land on the outskirts of the village where people used to graze their cattle. Khodubhai had collected the cattle dung and sold it to the accused duo for Rs 9,000.
Ebhal and Ramku had paid Rs 4,500 to Khodubhai earlier. When Khodubhai demanded the remaining amount two days ago, the accused duo entered into an argument with the deceased.
On Wednesday, Ebhal and Ramuk reached Khodubhai’s house and allegedly stabbed him to death, said police. A manhunt has been launched to nab the two accused, police added.