Rajkot Court Rejects Bail To Alleged Gangster Narendra Bambhaniya In GujCTOC Act Case

The Rajkot District and Sessions Court has rejected the regular bail application of Narendra Bambhaniya, who is alleged to be the kingpin of an organised crime syndicate operating in Gir Somnath district and neighbouring areas.

Bambhaniya, who is currently lodged in Junagadh District Jail, had sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) following the filing of the chargesheet.

He faces charges under Sections 3(1), 3(2) and 3(4) of the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GujCTOC) Act, 2015. The case was registered at Navabandar Marine Police Station.

Defence Claims False Implication, Cites Completion Of Probe

During the hearing, the accused’s counsel argued that Bambhaniya was innocent and had been falsely implicated in the case. The defence also submitted that he had cooperated with the investigation and that the probe had been completed following the filing of the chargesheet.

The prosecution, however, opposed the bail plea, placing before the court details of Bambhaniya’s alleged criminal record and his role in the syndicate.

19 Criminal Cases Cited By State

According to the State, 19 criminal offences had been registered against Bambhaniya, all after the GujCTOC Act came into force. These cases allegedly involved serious offences, including attempt to murder, rioting, extortion and violations of the Arms Act.

The prosecution also relied on Call Detail Records (CDRs) and statements of several witnesses, including protected witnesses recorded under the provisions of the BNSS and the GujCTOC Act.

The State argued that this material corroborated Bambhaniya’s alleged leadership role and involvement in the continuing unlawful activities of the organised crime syndicate.

After considering the submissions and material placed before it, the Rajkot District and Sessions Court rejected his regular bail application.