Diamond Trader Killed In Antwerp

Published on 03/02/12

A diamond trader hailing from Gujarat was stabbed to death in his house in the city of Antwerp in Belgium on Monday by a group of intruders who also injured his son.

The victim, 52-year-old-Pravin Patel, also known as Pravin Bhagat and hailing from Bhavnagar district, had been living in Antwerp for the last 15 years.

According to reports, a group of unidentified people barged into his house when he was alone. Bhagat’s wife had left for nearby Swaminarayan Temple while his son was out.

As the attackers were fleeing after killing Bhagat, his son Rashmin returned and challenged them. They reportedly beat him up before making an escape.