In a stern crackdown on anti-social elements, Ahmedabad Police, with assistance from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), demolished illegal properties belonging to accused individuals involved in acts of vandalism and terror in the Vastral area. The police action targeted five accused from Amraiwadi and Khokhra, reinforcing the message that lawlessness will not be tolerated.  

Fourteen arrested in Vastral violence

Police arrested 14 individuals, including a minor, for allegedly carrying out acts of violence and vandalism in Vastral with weapons. The accused include Aldeep Maurya, Shyam Kamli, Vikas alias Bittu Parihar, Ashil Makwana, Rohit alias Durlabh Sonawane, Nikhil Chauhan, Mayur Marathi, Pradeep alias Monu Tiwari, Rajveer Singh Bihola, Alkesh Yadav, Ayush Rajput, Dinesh Rajput, and Deepak Kushwaha.  

In a bid to instil fear of the law, police not only paraded the accused in public, but also made them perform sit-ups as a public punishment, sending a strong message against criminal activities. Furthermore, seven of the accused—Shyam Kamli, Ashil Makwana, Rohit alias Durlabh Sonawane, Rajveer Singh Bihola, Alkesh Yadav, and Ayush Rajput—had their illegally constructed homes demolished by AMC.  

Demolition met with resistance

As authorities initiated the demolition drive, residents and family members of the accused protested against the action. However, police swiftly detained those obstructing the operation. Given the sensitivity of the situation, top-ranking officials, including the Commissioner of Police, JCP of Sector 2, DCPs, ACPs, and a large police contingent, were present at the site to ensure law and order.  

Police commissioner’s strict orders

During the demolition, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G S Malik instructed officials to take stringent action against anti-social elements, emphasising that no one disrupting public order would be spared. He asserted that strict measures would set a precedent, ensuring lawbreakers are dealt with firmly. 

In a dramatic turn, police brought the accused back to their residences, where they were forced to apologise publicly. They were also subjected to lathi punishment, reinforcing the consequences of their actions. The accused had allegedly unleashed chaos in the Vastral area, targeting innocent civilians and vandalising vehicles with weapons due to an ongoing dispute between Pankaj Bhavsar and Sangram.  

Wanted accused still at large

While police have successfully apprehended 14 individuals, key accused Pankaj Bhavsar remains at large. Efforts are underway to track him down, with officials vowing to bring all culprits to justice.  

With these swift actions, Ahmedabad Police have sent a clear message—lawlessness will not be tolerated, and those who disrupt public peace will face the full force of the law.