Udaipur, February 5, 2025 – In a swift breakthrough, Udaipur Police have solved the brutal murder of a gold and silver trader within 24 hours, arresting the prime accused, Vikram Soni.
The case, initially a blind murder, was cracked through meticulous investigation, CCTV footage analysis, and intelligence gathering.
Incident Overview: Trader Found Murdered on the Roadside
On February 4, 2025, at around evening hours, the Pratapnagar Police Station received an urgent report stating that a blood-soaked body was lying near the road in Nakoda Nagar, Megha Awas, Udaipur.
🚔 Police Response:
Upon receiving the report, Station Officer Rajendra Singh Charan, along with a team of officers, rushed to the crime scene. They found the lifeless body of an unidentified man with multiple stab wounds, suggesting a brutal attack with a sharp-edged weapon.
📍 The deceased was later identified as:
🔹 Hemant Oswal (Father: Motilal Oswal), a gold and silver trader from Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
🚑 The body was sent for postmortem at M.B. Government Hospital, Udaipur, and an investigation was immediately launched.
Swift Investigation Leads to Arrest of Prime Suspect
Recognizing the seriousness of the case, Udaipur Superintendent of Police, Yogesh Goyal, directed the formation of special teams to track down the perpetrator.
👮 Investigative Teams & Leadership:
- Supervised by: Additional SP Umesh Ojha & Circle Officer Chhagan Purohit
- Led by: Pratapnagar Station Officer Rajendra Singh Charan
Key Investigation Steps That Led to the Arrest:
🔍 Analysis of over 100 CCTV cameras around the crime scene.
📡 Tracking electronic evidence and confidential sources.
🕵️♂️ Gathering intelligence from the deceased’s business contacts.
In just 12 hours, the team successfully identified both the victim and the suspect.
Motive Behind the Murder: Financial Dispute Turns Deadly
The prime accused, Vikram Soni, is a resident of Guda village, Nathdwara, Rajsamand district.
🔹 Vikram had previously purchased silver from Hemant Oswal but was unable to clear his outstanding dues.
🔹 To escape repayment, he planned and executed the murder, stealing the trader’s car to cover up his crime.
Suspect Arrested, Stolen Car Recovered
🚔 Arrested: Vikram Soni (Father: Khayali Lal Soni, Guda Village, Nathdwara, Rajsamand).
🚗 Stolen Car Recovered: The police successfully retrieved the trader’s stolen car, which was used in the crime.
🔎 Further investigations are underway, with authorities probing if there were any accomplices or prior criminal records of the accused.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
