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Teen Killed Over Old Instagram Post In Ahmedabad, 3 Arrested
Three men were arrested in Ahmedabad after a 19-year-old was killed and another injured following a dispute over an old Instagram post. The stabbing occurred around 10:30 pm on April 22, 2026, involving Rehan, Faizal Pathan and Faizan Pathan. Mohammed Salik Imtiyaz Hussain Sheikh died from stab wounds; Kasib Saiyed was injured.
Why It Matters
The case highlights how online-post-driven disputes can escalate into violence and crime in urban India.
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Arrests announced in connection with the incident
April 23, 2026
Police arrested three suspects in connection with the killing and injuries: Rehan (20), Faizan Pathan (20) and Faizan Pathan (22), residents of Juhapura. The victims were Mohammed Salik Imtiyaz Hussain Sheikh (deceased) and Kasib Saiyed (injured). The investigation was ongoing at the time of reporting.
Stabbing over old Instagram post leads to death and injury
April 22, 2026
Around 10:30 pm, Rehan (20), Faizal Pathan (22) and Faizan Pathan (20), all residents of Juhapura, allegedly fought Mohammed Salik Imtiyaz Hussain Sheikh over an old Instagram story that challenged them with the phrase 'Tumse jo ho sakta hai kar lo'. Rehan allegedly grabbed Salik and stabbed him on the right flank, causing fatal injuries. Kasib Saiyed was also injured when Faizan struck him with a stone and Rehan stabbed him on the forearm. The post referred to in the dispute had not yet been recovered from Salik's Instagram archive at the time of the report.