Man Arrested for Allegedly Beating Partner to Death in Gujarat

Brief By The Indian Express / 6:04 PM on 06 Sep 2026

Faizal alias Khatki Rafiq Lakhani was arrested for allegedly beating his partner, Kajal, to death at a bus stand in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Police took him to the scene for crime reconstruction and publicly flogged him with batons. Officials said the unusual action was taken because the case was considered rare. The arrest was made on September 4 in the city.