Singer Devayat Khavad–Dhruvrajsinh Chauhan Dispute ends after months

Folk singer Devayat Khavad and Sanathal resident Dhruvrajsinh Chauhan have officially settled their long-running dispute after five months.

On Saturday, both parties ended the feud by exchanging sweets, marking a peaceful resolution.

The dispute dates back to February 20, 2025, when Khavad allegedly did not attend a dayro programme in Sanathal despite receiving payment. This led to a confrontation during which Khavad’s car was vandalised. 

Subsequently, on August 12, Dhruvrajsinh Chauhan was attacked in Gir Somnath district, triggering a series of criminal cases and legal proceedings between the two groups.

In recent days, members of both families were seen together. In the presence of Bhagvatsinh Chauhan and other family elders, the two sides agreed to bury the hatchet. Photos and videos of the reconciliation have since gone viral on social media.

The conflict had led to multiple FIRs, arrests, jail terms, and bail hearings. Devayat Khavad had been booked under serious charges, including attempted murder.

Timeline of events

On Feb 20, 2025, a dayro programme was organised in Sanathal village, Ahmedabad. Khavad did not attend the event despite receiving payment.

Following this, his car was allegedly vandalised. Police registered a case against Bhagvatsinh Chauhan, Dhruvrajsinh Chauhan and others.

Post–February 2025, one of the accused, Bhagvatsinh Chauhan, filed a counter-complaint against Khavad, alleging cheating of ₹8 lakh.

On Aug 12, 2025, Dhruvrajsinh Chauhan was allegedly attacked near Chitrod village, Talala, Gir Somnath district. The attack reportedly involved multiple vehicles ramming his car. He was assaulted with iron rods, threatened with a revolver and allegedly robbed of a gold chain. He sustained serious injuries and was shifted to Junagadh Civil Hospital.

Police registered five cases against Khavad, including attempt to murder.

On Aug 17, 2025, Khavad and six others were arrested near Dudhai village. He was remanded to police custody till Sept 17, 2025.

On Aug 20, 2025, a large meeting was held at Chauhan Wadi in Sanathal village in support of Dhruvrajsinh Chauhan. Community leaders and residents demanded strict action against Devayat Khavad.

On Sept 18, 2025, Veraval court granted bail to Khavad and others, with conditions including mandatory presence at Talala police station every 15 days.

Post-bail, (September–October 2025), police moved the Gir Somnath Sessions Court seeking cancellation of bail, alleging violation of bail conditions and intimidation of witnesses.

On Nov 11, 2025, Gir Somnath Sessions Court cancelled Khavad’s bail and directed him to surrender within 30 days.

In December 2025, Gujarat High Court intervened and granted Khavad additional time to surrender. The next hearing was scheduled for Jan 8, 2026.

On Dec 28, 2025, the long-standing dispute formally ended. In the presence of family elders, Khavad and the Chauhan family reached an amicable settlement.