Following increasing incidents of vandalism by antisocial elements in Ahmedabad–the latest one reported from Vastral where antisocials damaged vehicles and attacked people–Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) Vikas Sahay took serious note and ordered compiling a list of such criminals by every police station in the state within 100 hours. 

In response, the Ahmedabad City Police have compiled a preliminary list of 10 major criminal gangs. 

These gangs are involved in extortion, illegal occupation of land and properties, and spreading fear through violent attacks. Additionally, the police are also gathering information on other smaller gangs. 

According to sources, following the DGP’s directive, cases under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GCTOC) Act may be registered against some of these elements in Ahmedabad.

After the Vastral incident, DGP had held a video conference with senior officials on Saturday. He instructed them to prepare a list of antisocial elements active across the state within 100 hours. In line with this directive, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch and other senior officials held an urgent meeting to compile a list of active gangs and criminal elements in the city.  

The police have identified 10 major gangs operating across Ahmedabad, particularly in areas including Ghatlodia, Vadaj, Khokhra, Amraiwadi, Juhapura, Narol, and Vatva. 

These gangs are involved in extortion from businessmen, running drug networks, illegal occupation of land and properties, and committing robberies. 

Cases against these gangs have been registered at several police stations in Ahmedabad as well as in other parts of the state. Given the severity of their crimes, the police may register cases under GCTOC against some of these elements.  

In addition to criminal gangs, the Ahmedabad police have also compiled a list of approximately 1,100 accused individuals who have more than two criminal cases registered against them. This list has been sent to the DGP, and guidelines will be established to determine the course of action based on the severity of the crimes.