Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Facebook Emoji Dispute Leads to Fatal Stabbing in Rajkot
A young man named Prince was killed after being stabbed.
The incident began on Facebook with a laughing emoji in response to a post about his grandfather.
This sparked an argument which led to a physical confrontation where Prince was stabbed.
He was initially conscious but died later from his injuries.
One person has been arrested, while another remains at large.
The police have added a murder charge to the case and are awaiting the post-mortem report.
A 20-year-old man named Prince was killed in Rajkot, Gujarat.
The incident began with a Facebook post and a laughing emoji.
Prince was stabbed during a physical altercation.
One suspect, Bipinkumar Rajinder Gond, was arrested.
The police have added a murder charge to the case.
- Who
- Prince Kumar, Bipin Kumar Rajinder Gond, Brijesh Gond
- What
- Prince was fatally stabbed after an argument over a Facebook post.
- When
- Stabbing: September 12; Death: September 22.
- Where
- Rajkot, Gujarat, India
- Why
- A laughing emoji on a Facebook post led to a verbal and physical confrontation.
- Victim
- 20-year-old Prince Kumar
- Location
- Rajkot, Gujarat, India
- Incident Date
- September 12
- Death Date
- September 22
- Accused Arrested
- Bipin Kumar Rajinder Gond
- Accused at Large
- Brijesh Gond
- Cause of Incident
- Dispute over Facebook emoji
Sources
How a laughing emoji on a Facebook story ‘led’ to 20-year-old’s death in Gujarat
Laughting Emoji On Grandfather's Death Post, Then A 20-Year-Old's Murder
Laughing Emoji On Grandfather's Death Post, Then A 20-Year-Old's Murder
