CCTV footage of Satish Maratha’s murder in Surat: Gang made to kill him like Surya; 39 blows with swords, a

Police said the victim was attacked with swords and an axe, with the assault reportedly leaving 39 injuries on his chest and face. A video of the killing has also surfaced.

The attack was followed by firing, with the victim being shot dead when he allegedly tried to escape. The incident took place in a public area and has triggered a major investigation by Surat Police.

Following the murder, Surat Crime Branch and Tapi district LCB teams jointly launched a search for the suspects. Four accused were apprehended while allegedly attempting to flee towards the Maharashtra border, while four juveniles in conflict with the law were also detained.

Police have since arrested another accused, taking the total number of arrests to nine. The search for one more suspect is continuing.

According to the preliminary investigation, Satish Maratha was travelling in a Swift car with a young woman near Bhestan Saraswati Awas on Wednesday evening.