Ahmedabad Man Booked for Displaying ‘Police’ Board on Scorpio, Bursting Crackers at Riverfront

A man has been booked for allegedly displaying a ‘Police’ board on his Scorpio SUV and bursting firecrackers in public during a birthday celebration near the Adani Sports Complex on Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Riverfront.

According to a complaint filed by the Riverfront West police, the incident took place at around 12.05 am on October 6. A video showing the celebrations surfaced on social media on October 7 and went viral, prompting the police to investigate the matter.

Viral Video Triggers Police Investigation

The accused has been identified as Kishan Rajubhai Bhalodia, 22, a resident of Bopal. According to the police, Bhalodia was celebrating his birthday near the Adani Sports Complex when the incident occurred.

Police alleged that he had placed a board bearing the word ‘POLICE’ on the dashboard of his black Scorpio SUV, despite not being a government employee. The display allegedly created the impression that the vehicle belonged to a police officer.

The incident drew the attention of the Riverfront West police after the video of the celebrations circulated on social media. Senior officials at the police station subsequently directed personnel to investigate the incident and take appropriate legal action.

CCTV Footage Helps Trace Scorpio SUV

As part of the investigation, police examined the video and checked CCTV cameras installed near the spot and on surrounding roads. The footage helped them trace the Scorpio SUV involved in the incident.

After identifying the vehicle, the police established that Bhalodia was driving it during the celebrations. Investigators then proceeded with legal action based on the complaint and the evidence collected.

Firecrackers in Public Place Raise Safety Concerns

According to the police complaint, the accused allegedly burst firecrackers in a public place while displaying the ‘POLICE’ board on the vehicle's dashboard. Police said the activity created a potential risk to people present in the vicinity.

The use of a police-identifying board by a person who was not a government employee also became part of the investigation. The police are examining the allegations in connection with the incident near the Sabarmati Riverfront.

Case Registered Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

The Riverfront West police have registered a case against Bhalodia under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The case concerns the alleged display of the ‘POLICE’ board and the bursting of firecrackers during the birthday celebration.

The allegations against Bhalodia are under investigation. The police have not provided further details about the next steps in the case in the information available.