quota. A family dispute took a horrifying form in Kota, Rajasthan. A 39-year-old bullion businessman, who had reached the hospital to see his injured mother-in-law, was stabbed to death by his own brother-in-law. The accused also attacked the wife who came to intervene, due to which she sustained minor injuries. The incident took place outside the ICU on the second floor of the hospital. Police have taken accused Kapil Jain into custody and started interrogation.
Knife attack after altercation outside ICU
The deceased has been identified as Maulik Jain, resident of Talwandi. He reached Bharat Vikas Parishad Hospital with his wife around 10:30 am on Thursday. His mother-in-law was injured after falling from a bike a day earlier and was admitted to the hospital.
Meanwhile, outside the Medicine ICU on the second floor of the hospital, Maulik encountered his brother-in-law Kapil Jain. An altercation started over the already ongoing dispute between the two. It is alleged that as the dispute escalated, Kapil took out a knife and stabbed Maulik on his chest. He died after suffering serious injuries.
There was doubt of getting financial help from father
Initial police investigation has revealed that Kapil suspected that his father provides financial help to Maulik. There was tension between the two regarding this issue for a long time. Even in August, Kapil had allegedly threatened Maulik over phone and created a ruckus after reaching his house. At that time the police had arrested him on charges of breach of peace.
About a month ago, the family members had tried to reach a compromise between the two, but the dispute did not end completely.
Sister who came to save her husband also attacked
Seeing Maulik being attacked, his wife tried to intervene. It is alleged that Kapil also attacked his sister with a knife, due to which she suffered minor injuries. There was chaos in the hospital after the incident. On receiving the information, Dadabari police station reached the spot and took the accused into custody.
Questions raised on hospital security
After this incident outside the ICU, questions have been raised on the security arrangements of the hospital. Information has come to light that nearby CCTV cameras were switched off at the time of the incident. The police are now investigating the incident by collecting statements of eyewitnesses and other evidence.
Father's shadow lifted from the heads of two young daughters
Maulik Jain was associated with his family's ancestral jewelery business. He has two young daughters in his family. The age of the elder daughter is said to be around four years and that of the younger one is said to be around one year. There is an atmosphere of mourning in the family due to this incident.
According to the police, the interrogation of the accused is continuing. In the initial investigation, family and financial disputes are being considered as the reason for the incident. Other aspects of the case are also being investigated.