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The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recently declared a reward of up to $250,000 (Rs 2,09,02,825) for any information that leads to the capture of Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, who is currently on the FBI's list of the ten most wanted criminals. The FBI's official statement reads, "We are offering a reward of up to $250,000 for any details that result in the arrest of Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, one of the top ten fugitives wanted for the alleged murder of his spouse at a donut shop in Hanover, Maryland on April 12, 2015." Patel is accused of killing his wife at their workplace, a donut shop in Hanover, Maryland, on April 12, 2015. The FBI has been investigating Patel since 2017. According to reports, Patel, who was 24 years old at the time, allegedly attacked his 21-year-old wife with a kitchen knife, causing multiple stab wounds in the shop's backroom while customers were present.

The #FBI offers a reward of up to $250,000 for info leading to the arrest of Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, wanted for allegedly killing his wife while they were working at a donut shop in Hanover, Maryland, on April 12, 2015: https://t.co/tCZ0Fde7WQ pic.twitter.com/GGLK4dBLhA

— FBI Most Wanted (@FBIMostWanted) April 12, 2024

This unfortunate incident occurred during the night shift at a Dunkin' Donuts store. CCTV footage captured during the incident showed the couple heading towards the kitchen area and disappearing behind the shelves. Patel has been charged with fleeing to avoid prosecution, as well as possessing a dangerous weapon with the intention to harm. On April 20, 2015, the US District Court in Baltimore issued an arrest warrant for Patel. The FBI is now urging the public to provide any information that could help in apprehending Patel, as they continue their determined pursuit of justice.