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Crime
70-year-old retired veterinarian Gajaraj Singh Tomar murdered in Ujjain's Ghatia area
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 03:02 PM
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A 70-year-old retired veterinarian, Gajaraj Singh Tomar, was stabbed to death at his home in Ghatia, Ujjain. His wife discovered the blood‑stained body in the morning and police have launched an investigation.
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh – Police are probing the brutal killing of Gajaraj Singh Tomar, a 70-year-old retired veterinarian, whose body was found slashed with a knife inside his residence in the Ghatia police‑station jurisdiction. The victim, who had served the community as an animal doctor before retiring, was reportedly sleeping when the attack occurred.
His wife discovered the corpse in the early hours of the morning, describing the scene as covered in blood. Local law enforcement arrived promptly, securing the premises and beginning a forensic examination to identify the weapon and any possible suspects.
Investigators have opened a murder case and are questioning neighbours and relatives to piece together the motive and the assailant's identity. No arrests have been reported so far, and authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the inquiry.
The incident has shocked the quiet neighbourhood of Ghatia, prompting calls for heightened security measures in residential areas. The police have assured residents that they will pursue all leads until the perpetrator is apprehended.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
His wife discovered the corpse in the early hours of the morning, describing the scene as covered in blood. Local law enforcement arrived promptly, securing the premises and beginning a forensic examination to identify the weapon and any possible suspects.
Investigators have opened a murder case and are questioning neighbours and relatives to piece together the motive and the assailant's identity. No arrests have been reported so far, and authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the inquiry.
The incident has shocked the quiet neighbourhood of Ghatia, prompting calls for heightened security measures in residential areas. The police have assured residents that they will pursue all leads until the perpetrator is apprehended.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.