Viral Video Shows Lawyers Seeking Bail for Allegedly Sick Man Detained in Family Dispute; Naroda Police File Counter-FIR

Naroda police booked a seriously ill man, two lawyers and his son for allegedly obstructing police duty after a dispute over his detention at Hanspura police outpost triggered protests and a viral social media video.

The incident took place on October 14, when Narendra Singh Charan was called to the Hanspura police outpost to record his statement in connection with a family dispute. His lawyers alleged that police kept him at the outpost until late at night despite requests for his release on bail.

Charan, who reportedly suffers from diabetes and a dangerously low platelet count, became unwell during the detention. His family eventually called a 108 ambulance, and arrangements were made to take him to Civil Hospital.

Family Dispute Leads to Detention

Suraj Kunwarba, who lives at Panasia Residency opposite Swaminarayan Park in Naroda, had filed an application against her brother-in-law, Charan, over a property dispute and allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

Charan appeared at the Hanspura police outpost on the evening of October 14 to give his statement. Police initiated preventive action under Section 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), citing concerns over a potential breach of peace.

Advocate Dhruvkumar Patel and advocate Bharat subsequently reached the outpost and sought Charan's release on bail. They alleged that police failed to release him despite their requests and the complainant's side being willing to settle the dispute.

The lawyers began recording videos while questioning the police response. According to the account of the incident, this led to a confrontation with police personnel.

Sick Man's Health Deteriorates

Charan reportedly has diabetes and a platelet count of around 15,000, leaving him in a vulnerable medical condition. His health deteriorated while he was at the outpost, and he developed a nosebleed amid the heat.

His family repeatedly sought medical assistance, but an ambulance was eventually called late at night as his condition worsened.

Videos of the incident circulated on social media, prompting questions about the police handling of the detention and the delay in providing medical assistance.

Following the incident, Hanspura police outpost PSI K.S. Kumpawat registered a case against advocates Dhruvkumar Patel and Bharat, Charan and his son. The complaint includes allegations of obstructing public servants in the discharge of their duties, provocation and threats.

Police Defend Their Action

Naroda police station inspector B.M. Katariya said police had taken Charan to hospital after initiating preventive action. According to Katariya, doctors found that Charan had a blood pressure problem.

He further claimed that Charan insisted on receiving treatment at the hospital where he regularly sought medical care and obstructed the police from carrying out their lawful duties. Police registered the case on the basis of these allegations.

The incident has raised questions over the handling of preventive detention, access to bail and medical care for people in police custody. The viral video has also fuelled allegations that police filed a counter-complaint against the lawyers and family members after their objections to the detention became public.