Vastrapur Police Book Five Men Over Alleged Late-Night Brawl in Memnagar

Vastrapur police have registered a case against five men for allegedly fighting with sticks in public and disturbing public order on Gurukul Road in Ahmedabad’s Memnagar, after a video of the altercation surfaced on social media.

The incident reportedly took place around 12.40 am on October 18. Police received a video of the alleged brawl on WhatsApp at around 6.25 pm the same day. Following this, the surveillance squad began investigating the incident to establish the identities of those involved and determine the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.

The complaint was lodged by Gokulbhai Bhalabhai, a police officer attached to Vastrapur police station. According to the complaint, he was on duty with other police personnel in connection with the Navratri festival when the video came to their attention. The footage reportedly showed a group of men quarrelling and assaulting one another with sticks in a public place. The incident prompted police action after the video was brought to their notice.

Two Men Identified in Complaint

The complaint names two men allegedly involved in the fight: Vijaybhai Amaratbhai Desai, a resident of Ghatlodia, and Sachin Kumar alias Anna Dhruvraj Yadav, who lives near Ramdev Ki Chali in Ahmedabad. Three other men allegedly involved in the altercation have not yet been identified, and police are working to establish their identities.

Gokulbhai Bhalabhai stated in his complaint that he was performing duty alongside other police personnel in connection with the Navratri festival when the video came to their attention.

The video was received on WhatsApp at around 6.25 pm on October 18, several hours after the alleged incident took place at approximately 12.40 am. The information prompted the police surveillance squad to look into the matter.

Case Registered Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Vastrapur police have registered a case under the relevant provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which deals with affray.

The case concerns allegations that the men fought in a public place and disturbed public order. The complaint records the identities of two of the alleged participants, while the remaining three are yet to be identified.

Police are continuing their investigation into the incident and are working to establish the identities of the unidentified men. Further inquiries are also under way to determine the circumstances that led to the confrontation.

The investigation remains ongoing, and the allegations against the men are yet to be established.