Ahmedabad Hotel Robbery: Six Men Threaten Guest With Knife, Loot ₹25,000, Smash CCTV Cameras

Six men, including four minors, allegedly stormed Rajdeep Hotel in Ahmedabad’s Thakkarbapanagar area with sharp weapons, held a guest and hotel staff at knifepoint, and extorted ₹25,000 on October 17. After demanding more money, the accused allegedly smashed the hotel’s LED television and a camera before fleeing. Krishnanagar police apprehended all six suspects within hours, arrested the two adult accused and initiated legal proceedings against the four minors under juvenile justice procedures.

The incident took place at Rajdeep Hotel in Baldev Chambers near Thakkarbapanagar Crossroads. The accused allegedly threatened a guest staying in Room No. 8 and the hotel staff with knives and dhariya-like sharp weapons before taking the money. The police investigation led to the identification of four minors among the six suspects.

Accused Enter Hotel Claiming to Be Guest’s Friends

Vinod Dindor, a native of Dungarpur in Rajasthan, works at Rajdeep Hotel, where he handles accounting and related responsibilities. According to the complaint, Nilesh Rajput, a young man who frequently stayed at the hotel, had checked into Room No. 8 on October 17.

At around 4 pm, six men arrived at the hotel and told those present that they were friends of Nilesh. They then went to his room to meet him.

The meeting initially appeared to be a routine visit. However, after a brief conversation, the men allegedly returned to Room No. 8 carrying sharp weapons, including knives and dhariya-like implements.

The situation escalated when the accused allegedly held a knife to Nilesh’s throat and demanded ₹25,000. The threat left the guest in a vulnerable position as the men pressed him for money.

Hotel Staff Forced to Hand Over ₹25,000

After allegedly threatening Nilesh inside the room, the accused went downstairs and confronted Vinod Dindor and other hotel employees. They reportedly displayed their weapons and threatened the staff, creating an atmosphere of fear inside the hotel.

Fearing for their lives, the employees handed over ₹25,000 to the accused. The group, however, allegedly continued to demand additional money even after receiving the amount.

When the staff refused to pay more, the accused allegedly became aggressive and began damaging hotel property. They smashed the LED television and a camera fitted with a memory card, causing further losses to the establishment.

The suspects then fled the hotel. The incident prompted the hotel staff to inform Krishnanagar police, who were alerted to the alleged robbery and damage to property.

Krishnanagar Police Apprehend All Six Suspects Within Hours

Following the complaint, Krishnanagar police reached the hotel and registered a case. Police personnel began investigating the incident and took steps to trace the suspects.

The police apprehended all six accused within a few hours of the incident. During the investigation, officials found that four of the suspects were minors, while the remaining two were adults.

The swift action led to the apprehension of the entire group allegedly involved in the incident. Police are pursuing the case in connection with the alleged armed robbery, threats to the guest and hotel employees, and damage to the hotel's electronic equipment.

Two Adult Accused Arrested, Four Minors Face Juvenile Proceedings

Police arrested the two adult accused, identified as Vipul Chauhan and Dhruvin Patni. The four minors are being dealt with under the applicable procedures of the Juvenile Justice Act.

According to the details of the case, the group allegedly used sharp weapons to intimidate the hotel guest and staff, collected ₹25,000 and damaged property after being refused further money.

The case highlights the sequence of events reported by the hotel staff, from the suspects' arrival under the pretext of meeting a guest to the alleged threats, extortion and destruction of property. Krishnanagar police have apprehended all six suspects, with the two adults arrested and proceedings against the four minors initiated under juvenile justice procedures.