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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
Gujarat Police begins process to have its own head constable prosecuted under GujCTOC Act following arrest in prohibition case
Six years after the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GujCTOC) Act came into force, the police in the state has initiated the process to assess if it could have one of its own suspended personnel prosecuted under the law. The case pertains to the recent arrest of a head constable by the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) that functions directly under the office of the chief of Gujarat Police. Head Constable Sajan Virabhai Vasrani is accused of taking bribe in lieu of smooth passage of a consignment of liquor, which is prohibited in the state. If it comes through, Vasrani's prosecution would become the first such case of a policeman being booked under the law that came into force in 2019. On July 19, the SMC received information that the driver of a heavy vehicle was transporting a gas capsule container filled with Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). On the Bharuch-Vadodara highway, the Vadodara Rural Police stopped, searched and seized the consignment. The Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Vadodara Rural Police seized 20,340 bottles of IMFL worth Rs 1.73 crore and arrested one Fagluram Umaram Jat. Two others, Anil Jagdish Prasad and Manish Bhaiji, were declared 'wanted' and booked under sections of the Gujarat Prohibition Act on July 20. However, the SMC said in its statement on Saturday, it received information that the members of this bootlegging gang had allegedly paid a bribe of Rs 15 lakh for the consignment to be transported through Gujarat unmolested. In its statement, the SMC said it found 'that the accused persons had paid a bribe of Rs 15 lakh to someone known only as Rahulbhai in Bharuch. The money was transferred to Gandhinagar via angadia (a traditional, informal courier system) with instructions that the amount was payable to a person bearing a specific Rs 10 note. The sender of the IMFL consignment, Anil alias Pandia Jagdishprasad Jat of Rajasthan, had sent the Rs 15 lakh by angadia the same day, according to the statement. On the other end, a man named Hardik had taken possession of Rs 5 lakh from the angadia firm and had further sent the other Rs 10 lakh via same mode to a man named Rakesh, in Junagadh, the statement further said. In Junagadh, this amount of Rs 10 lakh was picked up by a man named Rocky, allegedly on the instructions of Vasrani who turned out to be a Police Head Constable posted with the SMC itself in Gandhinagar, according to the statement. On June 23, DGP Vikas Sahay transferred Vasrani to his parent police department in Dwarka district, placed him under suspension, and initiated an SMC-led departmental inquiry against him. On the other hand, the SMC alleged that Vasrani switched his phone off and went underground the day he was transferred. However, he was apprehended by his colleagues at the SMC on July 25 under section 35(1)(j) (arrest without warranty) of the BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita), and was handed over to Vadodara Rural Police as accused in the FIR filed under the Prohibition Act. The SMC statement said that it had obtained and filed as evidence five voice recordings between Head Constable Vasrani and Jat, who is the main accused in the case filed under GujCTOC Act. The SMC has now begun proceedings to have Vasrani added to the same FIR. DIG Nirlipt Rai told The Indian Express, 'There is a process to book someone under GujCTOC. For that, we have to gather the evidence, and then we will file our report before the Inspector General (IG) of the Border Range, who has jurisdiction over Dwarka. The Range IG will then decide whether to add him to the FIR. GujCTOC is meant to take action against those helping people engaged in organised crime.'
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Time of India
Six members of ‘Chui' gang booked under GujCTOC Act
Vadodara: The Crime Branch has booked the infamous 'Chui' gang under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GujCTOC) Act and arrested six of its members. One gang member remains absconding. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to officials, the gang has been involved in a spree of serious crimes, including murder, attempted murder, issuing threats, and multiple violations under The Prohibition Act. "In total, more than 128 criminal cases are registered against the gang members," said a crime branch official. "They have also previously been detained under the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act (PASA)." The arrested accused include Suraj Kahar, Krunal Kahar, Deepak Kahar, Parth Brahbhatt, Pradeep Thakkar, and Ravi Maachi. The police are still on the lookout for Arun Maachi, who is evading arrest. This is the fourth gang to be charged under the GCTOC Act in the city.
Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Indian Express
Bungalow, farmhouse of man accused in ‘107 cases' razed in latest demolition drive in Junagadh
Junagadh district police on Thursday razed illegal properties, including a sprawling bungalow and a farmhouse, of an accused allegedly involved in '107 cases', according to a statement quoting the Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi. Calling the action a part of the state's ongoing 'campaign' against 'anti-social elements', Sanghavi said, 'Today, a bulldozer was rolled over the luxurious bungalow of Kara Rabari of Junagadh, who was involved in 107 crimes, and his luxurious farm house, and the illegal encroachments were demolished and the government land was freed, so that it can be used for the well-being of the citizens.' Kara Devrajbhai Rada Rabari, 50, according to the release, was involved in four murders, three attempted murder cases, besides cases of kidnapping. His gang has been booked under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GUJCTOC) Act, the release added. 'This accused had illegally constructed a luxurious bungalow on a 750-square meter area in Survey No 308 at Lirbaipara in Junagadh, and a farmhouse on a 35,000 square meter area in Survey No 397 near Kendriya Vidyalaya, which was demolished today (Thursday) by the team of Junagadh Superintendent of Police Shri Subodh Odedara with the help of the administration,' the statement said.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Eight bootleggers booked under GJCTOC in Vadodara
Vadodara: Warasia police have booked eight members of a bootlegging gang under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GJCTOC) Act. According to police, the accused are habitual offenders involved in crimes ranging from liquor smuggling and extortion to forgery and Arms Act violations. The gang is allegedly led by Alpesh alias Sindhi Vadhwani, a well-known bootlegger with links to several other criminals. "Of the eight, three have been arrested, two are already in jail, and one is suffering from serious health issues. We are currently trying to track down Vadhwani and Dharmesh Sachdev alias Golu," said CB Tandel, police inspector of the Prevention of Crime Branch (PCB). This is the fourth gang in the city to be booked under the GJCTOC Act, following action against the Bicchu gang, Qasam Ala gang, and the Sikligar gang. "The gang, with Sindhi as a key figure, used the proceeds from bootlegging to fund other criminal activities," Tandel added. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Time of India
Properties of three siblings seized under GujCTOC
Rajkot: The Anjar police have seized properties belonging to three siblings, Riya Goswami, Aarti Goswami, and Tejas Goswami — under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GujCTOC) Act for their alleged involvement in extortion and financial crimes .Police inspector Ajaysinh Gohil said the trio was booked in 2024 under charges of extortion and offences under the Gujarat Money Lenders Act at the Anjar police station. Investigations revealed that the siblings used the illegally earned money to acquire immovable has a criminal history with eight cases registered at Adipur and Anjar police stations, involving charges like rioting, assault, extortion, issuing death threats, and money lending without a has also been booked under similar charges in multiple cases at Adipur and Anjar, while Tejas faces four criminal cases at Anjar, including extortion, illegal money lending, and criminal police confiscated properties worth Rs 17.32 lakh belonging to Riya, Rs 6.45 lakh belonging to Aarti, and Rs 60,170 linked to Tejas, which was acquired in the name of his mother
