<div>In the early hours of Saturday, September 20, 2025, a 24-year-old man named Vaibhav was brutally stabbed to death, and his girlfriend, Aastha, sustained serious injuries in a suspected robbery near the Ambapur canal in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The violent incident took place around 2:30 am along a secluded stretch of canal road near Sardarnagar, prompting an emergency call to the Gandhinagar police control room. Responding officers arrived to find Vaibhav, an Ahmedabad resident, dead at the roadside with multiple stab wounds inflicted by a sharp weapon. Aastha, from Motera, was discovered nearby in a semi-conscious state with severe injuries. She was rushed to a hospital in Ahmedabad, where she underwent immediate surgery and remains unable to provide a statement due to her condition.Police located Vaibhav&rsquo;s vehicle abandoned on a canal bridge close to the crime scene, suggesting the attacker may have fled after leaving the car behind. Deputy Superintendent of Police Piyush Vanda stated that the preliminary investigation points to robbery as the primary motive, with no evidence of sexual assault at this stage. &ldquo;The woman&rsquo;s account will be crucial once she is stable enough to speak,&rdquo; Vanda noted.Eight specialized police teams have been deployed to track down the suspect, believed to be a lone individual, though authorities are keeping an open mind about other possibilities. A forensic science unit worked through the night, collecting biological evidence and other materials from the scene, while investigators are reviewing nearby surveillance footage to trace the attacker&rsquo;s movements.The police are also piecing together the couple&rsquo;s activities leading up to the incident, including why they were on the isolated canal road late at night and whether they were deliberately targeted or followed. Local residents expressed shock, noting that the area has a history of violent robberies. They have called for increased night patrols, improved street lighting, and enhanced surveillance systems to prevent future incidents.The investigation continues, with authorities awaiting Aastha&rsquo;s recovery to shed light on the events and bring the perpetrator to justice.</div>

Man Killed, Woman Hurt in Gujarat Stabbing Attack

Police probe robbery link after brutal attack on young couple near Ambapur canal

Man Killed, Woman Hurt in Gujarat Stabbing Attack

Police probe robbery link after brutal attack on young couple near Ambapur canal

September 20, 2025 | 14:03 IST