Vadaj tensions: Housing society terrorised amid ongoing feud

Updated: Oct 19th, 2024


Just days after unrest in Ahmedabad’s Amraiwadi, anti-social elements struck again — this time in Vadaj. On late night on Friday, a group of individuals, allegedly driven by personal enmity, barged into a housing society in Ram Colony, terrorising residents and damaging properties. 

The police have arrested two suspects, identified as Ranjeet Bharwad and Nirav Bharwad, in connection with the case. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the attack.

According to police officials, the conflict stems from an incident that occurred about a month ago, on September 19. Kanu Bharwad, a resident of Vadaj, had lodged a complaint after being assaulted and humiliated by a group of 5-6 individuals from the Sardar community, who also reside in Ram Colony. The altercation marked the beginning of a tense standoff between the Bharwad and Sardar communities.

For weeks, tensions simmered beneath the surface as Kanu Bharwad sought revenge for the earlier attack. On Friday, Kanu allegedly gathered a group of 15-20 people from his community and stormed Ram Colony, vandalising vehicles parked in the area.

Approximately 15 vehicles, including cars, auto-rickshaws, and two-wheelers, were damaged during the attack. Residents who attempted to intervene were reportedly beaten by the group.

The incident was quickly reported to the Vadaj Police Station, but by the time officers arrived, the attackers had fled. A case has been registered, and police are actively investigating the situation.

Himanshu Kumar Verma, DCP Zone-1, provided further details, saying, “Over the past month, there has been tension building up, and the vandalism that took place last night was a result of personal enmity between individuals from the two communities. We have already arrested two suspects, and the search for others involved in the crime is ongoing.”

Verma also reassured the public that security measures have been strengthened in the area. “We have deployed PCR vans and teams at the site to prevent any further incidents. A special team has been formed to apprehend the remaining culprits,” he added.

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