Ahmedabad court orders action against police for negligence in arresting the accused in murder case

In a development in a long-pending attempted murder and firing case from the Aslali, Ahmedabad the main accused, Charan Singh alias Raju Ganesh, was arrested after evading for over 15 years. The arrest has led the Ahmedabad Rural Court to order disciplinary action against senior police officials for alleged negligence.

The court expressed serious dissatisfaction with the handling of the case by law enforcement authorities, specifically pointing fingers at DYSP Neelam Goswami and Aslali PI N H Savseta, questioning how the main accused could remain absconding for such an extended period.

In a sharp ruling, Additional Sessions Judge PM Sayani ordered the State Home Department to initiate disciplinary proceedings against DYSP N H Savseta and submit a comprehensive report within 90 days. The judge also dismissed the bail plea of Charan Singh, emphasising the gravity of the case and the prolonged inaction.

During the court proceedings, the judge asked pointedly, “Who was in charge of this case file each year? Who should be held accountable for this delay?” The explanation given by the police was deemed “useless and merely procedural”, leading the court to criticise their investigation methods.

Charan Singh was finally apprehended on March 26, 2025, at Maninagar Railway Station, following a tip-off received by the Ahmedabad Rural SOG.

As a result, the court issued a stern rebuke and critical observations against DYSP Neelam Goswami and PI N H Savseta, holding them accountable for the serious lapses in the case.