In a recent crackdown over irresponsible individuals toying with the state’s law and order, Gujarat’s Gandhinagar Police apprehended seven on Aug 20 engaging in reckless driving and endangering public safety near the city’s Bhaijipura area.

Prompted by viral videos circulating on social media, Gandhinagar police initiated an operation against the group.

The video showed the violation of traffic laws and driving at dangerous speeds on public roads by the accused.

Their acts were recorded on the road leading to PDEU (formerly PDPU) in the city’s Bhaijipura area and were said to be posted on the internet on June 23 at around 3 pm.

Police conducted technical surveillance using the eGujCop system, and identified the vehicle owners. The investigation led to their identification and subsequent arrest:

Anil Jadav, driver of a white Toyota Fortuner (GJ18EC9270)

Jashvant Jadav, driver of a black Mahindra Scorpio (GJ18EB4511)

Vanrajsinh Gor, driver of a black Mahindra Scorpio (GJ18EA0150)

Sohail Saiyed, driver of a white BMW (GJ01KG5207)

Devansh Chauhan, driver of a black Toyota Fortuner (GJ18BC6447)

Chandan Thakor, driver of a black Mahindra Scorpio (GJ18EB7102)

Suresh Thakor, driver of a black Mahindra Thar (GJ18BH4511)

All the identified individuals were apprehended on August 20, and legal action was taken against them.