A late-night assault near Palladium Mall on S G Highway has raised serious concerns about public safety. A group of more than 10 individuals, armed with swords and sticks, attacked a group of youths over what appeared to be an ongoing feud. The incident, which occurred around 1 am in the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, left several injured and caused panic in the area.

Attack details

As per the complaint filed at Vastrapur police station, the attackers arrived in three vehicles—a Fortuner, a Creta, and a Scorpio—and targeted Vijay Bharwad and his friends, who were standing near Palladium Mall. The attackers, led by Prince Jangid and Mihir Desai, reportedly assaulted the victims with swords and sticks, threatening to kill them.

During the assault, Vijay Bharwad sustained injuries to his back, while another victim suffered a fracture in his finger. Their friend Bholu Jivanbhai Bharwad was injured in his waist after being pushed to the ground. The assailants fled the scene after issuing further death threats.

Previous dispute

The complaint revealed that the attack stemmed from a prior altercation between the accused and the victims. Around two weeks earlier, Prince Jangid had filed a police complaint against Vijay Bharwad over a disagreement related to the construction materials business. While Vijay was granted bail, Prince and his associates reportedly threatened retaliation.

Police action

Following the incident, the victims were rushed to Sola Civil Hospital for treatment. The police have registered a case against the attackers under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including assault and criminal intimidation. Investigations are underway to identify and apprehend all individuals involved.

J D Bhrambhatt, ACP A division, stated, “We have registered a case in the matter and have made a special team to nab the accused involved in the matter, Right now both the accused's cellphones are switched-off. Our technical team is trying to find the whereabouts of the accused involved in the crime by analysing the CCTV footages.”

Concerns over safety

The brazen nature of the attack, involving weapons and multiple vehicles, has left residents alarmed. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with the assailants creating a sense of terror among passers-by. The incident has raised questions about the effectiveness of police patrolling on SG Highway, a busy area known for its commercial and residential activity.

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