In the first episode of Gujarat Crime Files, we reported how teacher couple Jitendrasinh Boradhra and his wife Latabehen were brutally murdered inside their home in Ganesh Garden Society, Valiya, Bharuch.

The double murder initially left police with several unanswered questions. Was the couple killed during a robbery attempt? Was an old dispute behind the crime? Or did the killer have prior knowledge of the house and its internal layout?

To crack the case, police examined footage from around 130 CCTV cameras and analysed mobile data along with other evidence. As investigators began connecting the various leads, the trail eventually pointed towards a person close to the deceased couple.

The identity of the suspect was so unexpected that its revelation left even those involved in the investigation stunned.

Police traced suspect’s movements beyond the crime scene

Police expanded the investigation beyond the immediate crime scene to establish the suspect’s movements before and after the murder.

Investigators sought to determine who entered Valiya on the night of the crime, who left the area, where vehicles were parked and which route the suspect took after the killings.

During the CCTV analysis, police noticed the movement of a person on a camera installed at a house near the crime scene. Although the person’s face was not clearly visible, investigators began examining the footage alongside the timing of the movement, route and other evidence.

As these details were pieced together, police found increasing grounds for suspicion and began narrowing their focus on the person captured in the footage.

Son-in-law emerges as key suspect amid financial distress

The person who emerged as a key suspect was none other than Vivek Dubey, the son-in-law of the deceased teacher couple.

Vivek earned around ₹70,000 a month, but the police investigation reportedly revealed severe financial strain. He had suffered losses of around ₹35 lakh in the stock market within a short period, while his debts from multiple lenders continued to rise.

He also had housing and other loan instalments to pay, leaving him with estimated monthly financial commitments of around ₹1 lakh to ₹1.25 lakh. His income remained limited while his liabilities continued to mount.

Financial crisis puts son-in-law under police scanner

Investigators also found that Jitendrasinh used to lend money on interest. Vivek was reportedly aware that cash and jewellery were kept at his in-laws’ house.

This led police to examine whether financial pressure had prompted Vivek to allegedly plan the murder and robbery of his in-laws. The possibility remained a key line of investigation as police began closely tracking his movements.

Car parked 1.5 km away, face covered with hoodie

Police investigation revealed that Vivek travelled directly from Gandhinagar to Valiya on the night of March 4.

Instead of parking his car near his in-laws’ house, he allegedly left it around 1.5 km away and walked towards the residence. Investigators also found that he was wearing a hoodie, which could have helped conceal his identity from CCTV cameras and people in the area.

These movements became crucial pieces of evidence as police reconstructed the events surrounding the double murder.

Vivek’s interrogation reveals alleged plan behind teacher couple’s murder

After these details emerged, police detained Vivek Dubey for questioning. During the interrogation, investigators reconstructed his movements from the time he left Gandhinagar to his arrival in Valiya and his movements after the alleged murders.

Police allege robbery-murder was planned

According to the police investigation, “Vivek knew that his father-in-law Jitendrasinh lent money on interest and that cash and jewellery could be kept at the house. Police suspect he allegedly planned to rob the house and kill his in-laws to address his financial difficulties.”

Investigators also found that Vivek was familiar with the layout of the house. The main grilled door was usually closed, while the drawing-room door reportedly remained accessible through an interlock. This meant he could allegedly enter without breaking a major lock and immediately attracting attention.

Reached Valiya around 11pm

Police said, “Vivek reached Valiya at around 11pm on the night of the incident after parking his car away from the house. He allegedly entered his in-laws’ residence without alerting anyone.”

Officials added, “However, before reaching the house, his movements were captured by a CCTV camera installed at a nearby residence. Although the footage did not clearly show his face, investigators reportedly considered the timing and movement important in linking him to the crime.”

Police allege attack began in bedroom

According to the police version, “Jitendrasinh and Latabehen were asleep when Vivek entered their bedroom. Investigators allege that he first attacked Jitendrasinh with a slipper, waking him up.”

Officials stated, “When Jitendrasinh realised that the attacker was his own son-in-law, he reportedly raised an alarm. Vivek continued attacking him and then turned towards Latabehen after she woke up following the commotion.”

The investigation alleges that Vivek also attacked Latabehen before fleeing the house. Within a short span, the couple were left dead inside their bedroom, with the crime scene showing signs of a violent assault.

Police allege second phase was robbery

After the alleged attack, police said Vivek Dubey entered the second phase of his plan — stealing valuables from the house.

According to the investigation, he took cash and jewellery before leaving the residence and returning to his car, which had been parked away from the crime scene. He then drove towards Vyara.

Reached home around 1.30am

Police said, “Vivek reached his home in Vyara at around 1.30am. This meant he had travelled nearly 80 kilometres from Valiya to Vyara within a few hours of the alleged murders.”

Investigators also found that Jitendrasinh had called Vivek after he left Gandhinagar and asked him to come to Valiya. Vivek allegedly refused, even though police suspect he had already decided to travel there and had planned the robbery and murders.

Cash, jewellery and murder evidence seized

Police subsequently arrested Vivek Dubey and recovered ₹43,000 in cash from him, along with a gold mangalsutra, ring, pendant and silver articles.

Investigators also seized the alleged weapon used in the crime and blood-stained clothes as evidence.

Daughter faces double tragedy

The case has left Ritvika, the daughter of Jitendrasinh and Latabehen, facing an unimaginable situation. Her parents were killed in the same house, while her husband is now in jail as an accused in their murder.

For Ritvika, the case has turned a family tragedy into a devastating personal crisis, with both her parents gone and her husband facing serious criminal charges.