Jamnagar Anti-Encroachment Drive Turns Violent as Mob Beats Civic Worker During Road Clearance Operation

An anti-encroachment operation in Jamnagar turned violent on Tuesday morning after a group of men allegedly attacked a municipal corporation worker near Bardhan Chowk, close to Subhash Market. The outsourced employee, identified as Kishan Gohel, was reportedly pushed to the ground and beaten in the middle of the road. A video showing the assault has since circulated widely on social media.

Argument During Anti-Encroachment Operation Turns Violent

The incident took place when a team from the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation's estate department reached Bardhan Chowk under the supervision of Estate Officer Kamlesh Gadhvi to clear roadside encroachments.

The corporation has been carrying out such operations in busy market areas ahead of Diwali to ease traffic movement and make it easier for shoppers to visit the markets.

During Tuesday's drive, some people allegedly confronted the municipal staff and began arguing with them. The disagreement reportedly escalated into a physical altercation, during which Gohel was knocked to the ground and repeatedly assaulted.

The incident caused a commotion, with people present at the spot witnessing the attack.

Viral Video Prompts Police Action

Footage of the assault has gone viral on social media, drawing attention to the attack on a municipal employee while he was carrying out official duties.

After the incident, Estate Officer Kamlesh Gadhvi and other corporation employees accompanied Gohel to the City A Division police station to initiate a complaint against those involved.

Police have begun efforts to identify the attackers and are examining the viral video along with other available information as part of the investigation.

The incident has raised concerns over the safety of municipal staff deployed for anti-encroachment operations, with calls for strict action against those responsible.