Diamond broker murdered over financial dispute

Surat, Apr 5 (UNI) One person was murdered early here today and police suspect that financial dispute could be the reason behind the crime.

Police said Jishesh Amarsing Jeevani, a broker in the diamond business, was attacked with sticks by four persons who had arrived at the former's residence this morning in a car. Jeevani was grievously hurt and succumbed to his injuries.

Police said Jeevani had entered into financial dealings with another person and there was some dispute over a sum of Rs 50,000.

The murder could be an offshoot of that dispute, police suspect.

UNI