Revellers Denied Entry to Ahmedabad’s ‘Sanchi Navratri’ Event For Hours Over Safety Lapse, Venue Vandalised

Ahmedabad: High drama unfolded at singer Jigardan Gadhavi’s ‘Sanchi Navratri’ event in Ahmedabad as hundreds of enthusiastic revellers, who had purchased expensive passes, were denied entry for hours, triggering widespread anger, security breaches, and subsequent vandalism at the venue.

The situation spiralled out of control when police withheld final clearances and restricted entry following the organizers' failure to produce the mandatory structural stability certificate for the venue's large AC dome and stage setup.

Hours of Waiting Give Way to Frustration and Vandalism

Revellers arrived at the venue starting at 9:00 PM, forming long queues outside the gates. As the hours ticked by without any official announcement or permission being granted to enter, frustration mounted among the ticket holders.

With no clear answers from the management regarding the delay, the agitated crowd surged forward, broke through the security cordons, and forced their way inside the venue. Angry participants tore down promotional banners, smashed property, and raised slogans against the organizers while demanding an immediate refund for their passes.

Missing Structural Stability Report Stalls Police Clearance

According to local authorities, while the event organizers had obtained clearance related to fire safety norms, they failed to submit the crucial structural stability report required for heavy temporary infrastructure like the AC dome. Police officials clarified that final permission could not be granted without compliance documentation, leaving thousands stranded outside.

Further inquiries revealed that celebrations on the opening night had proceeded without official permissions, prompting authorities to enforce stricter safety checks on subsequent nights. Local police and security teams intervened inside the venue to control the unruly crowd and restore order after the rampage.