Bopal stockbroker, who shot self, lied about Dubai gold deal to get gun, had huge debts
Deceased (left), two accused who delivered the gun (top-right), weapon used (bottom-right)The alleged firing incident in Bopal that led to the death of a 41-year-old man has taken a startling turn, with police investigations now revealing that the deceased, Kalpesh Tudiya, had died by suicide using a pistol he had obtained under false pretences. According to Ahmedabad Rural Police, Tudiya had claimed he needed the weapon to threaten a man in a fabricated gold deal, but ended up using it to end his own life.On Thursday, the Ahmedabad Rural Police arrested two men, Sahirkhan Nasibkhan Malik and Rasidkhan Mahamaadkhan Malik, both residents of Surendranagar and alleged associates of the Gediya gang, for illegally supplying the pistol used in the suicide. A case under the Arms Act has been registered, and further investigation is underway.Speaking to Gujarat Samachar Digital, SP Om Prakash Jat of Ahmedabad Rural said, “We have recovered the firearm used in the suicide and arrested the two men who provided it. Our investigation confirms that this was not a case of murder but a premeditated suicide driven by severe financial distress.”The deceptionAccording to police, Tudiya who had several criminal cases registered against him, including impersonation of a police officer, cheating, robbery, and prohibition violations, had told his friend Sahirkhan that he needed a pistol to threaten a man who was arriving from Dubai with gold. He claimed it was to recover money he was owed.However, police now say this was a ruse. Tudiya had contacted a wanted accused, Ashraf Ali of Bhavnagar, who allegedly arranged the weapon through Sahirkhan and Rasidkhan. The duo travelled to Ahmedabad and handed over the weapon to Tudiya on the day of the incident.Soon after receiving the pistol, Tudiya went to the upper floor of his Bopal residence and shot himself. His daughter, who was in the house at the time, and the two men downstairs, rushed to the room after hearing the gunshot and found him bleeding. Panicked, the two accused fled the scene with the firearm.The suicide noteA suicide note recovered from the scene mentioned a businessman named Jay Patel, from whom Tudiya had allegedly borrowed ₹25 lakh. However, police later found that Patel had been demanding repayment of ₹2 lakh from Tudiya and was one among several from whom the deceased had taken loans. Investigators also confirmed that Tudiya had invested heavily in the stock market and had accumulated significant debt in recent months.Police suspect that mounting financial pressure and the inability to maintain his lavish lifestyle, including living in a high-rent bungalow, using luxury vehicles with customised number plates, and flaunting firearm stickers, pushed him to take the extreme step.SP Jat added, “The suicide note has been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for handwriting verification. We are also trying to trace Ashraf Ali, the wanted accused who helped source the firearm.”Past criminal recordTudiya’s criminal background includes at least six cases, ranging from impersonation and fraud to violations of prohibition laws. His links with known criminals, along with the method he used to obtain the weapon, suggest a calculated plan to create the impression of an external threat — possibly to mislead creditors or deflect financial pressure.As investigations continue, the case that initially appeared to be a violent crime has now revealed a complex web of deception, debt, and desperation.
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| Deceased (left), two accused who delivered the gun (top-right), weapon used (bottom-right) |
The alleged firing incident in Bopal that led to the death of a 41-year-old man has taken a startling turn, with police investigations now revealing that the deceased, Kalpesh Tudiya, had died by suicide using a pistol he had obtained under false pretences. According to Ahmedabad Rural Police, Tudiya had claimed he needed the weapon to threaten a man in a fabricated gold deal, but ended up using it to end his own life.
On Thursday, the Ahmedabad Rural Police arrested two men, Sahirkhan Nasibkhan Malik and Rasidkhan Mahamaadkhan Malik, both residents of Surendranagar and alleged associates of the Gediya gang, for illegally supplying the pistol used in the suicide. A case under the Arms Act has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
Speaking to Gujarat Samachar Digital, SP Om Prakash Jat of Ahmedabad Rural said, “We have recovered the firearm used in the suicide and arrested the two men who provided it. Our investigation confirms that this was not a case of murder but a premeditated suicide driven by severe financial distress.”
The deception
According to police, Tudiya who had several criminal cases registered against him, including impersonation of a police officer, cheating, robbery, and prohibition violations, had told his friend Sahirkhan that he needed a pistol to threaten a man who was arriving from Dubai with gold. He claimed it was to recover money he was owed.
However, police now say this was a ruse. Tudiya had contacted a wanted accused, Ashraf Ali of Bhavnagar, who allegedly arranged the weapon through Sahirkhan and Rasidkhan. The duo travelled to Ahmedabad and handed over the weapon to Tudiya on the day of the incident.
Soon after receiving the pistol, Tudiya went to the upper floor of his Bopal residence and shot himself. His daughter, who was in the house at the time, and the two men downstairs, rushed to the room after hearing the gunshot and found him bleeding. Panicked, the two accused fled the scene with the firearm.
The suicide note
A suicide note recovered from the scene mentioned a businessman named Jay Patel, from whom Tudiya had allegedly borrowed ₹25 lakh. However, police later found that Patel had been demanding repayment of ₹2 lakh from Tudiya and was one among several from whom the deceased had taken loans. Investigators also confirmed that Tudiya had invested heavily in the stock market and had accumulated significant debt in recent months.
Police suspect that mounting financial pressure and the inability to maintain his lavish lifestyle, including living in a high-rent bungalow, using luxury vehicles with customised number plates, and flaunting firearm stickers, pushed him to take the extreme step.
SP Jat added, “The suicide note has been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for handwriting verification. We are also trying to trace Ashraf Ali, the wanted accused who helped source the firearm.”
Past criminal record
Tudiya’s criminal background includes at least six cases, ranging from impersonation and fraud to violations of prohibition laws. His links with known criminals, along with the method he used to obtain the weapon, suggest a calculated plan to create the impression of an external threat — possibly to mislead creditors or deflect financial pressure.
As investigations continue, the case that initially appeared to be a violent crime has now revealed a complex web of deception, debt, and desperation.
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