12 Shamji Maka Gang Members Booked Under GujCTOC Act

Rajkot: The city crime branch has registered a case against 12 members of the Shamji Maka gang under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act for their alleged involvement in organised criminal activities within the Thorala police station limits.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Jagdish Bangarwa said the gang operated between 2016 and 2025 and has been linked to 22 serious offences over the past decade. These include attempted murder, grievous assault, kidnapping, robbery, formation of criminal gangs and obstruction of government officials while on duty.

Police have so far arrested eight accused—Devsi Makwana, Dilip alias Dilo Chauhan, Chirag alias Bhaylu Makwana, Kiran Khimsuriya, Ajay Jadav, Gautam alias Gogo Baraiya, Nagesh alias Lalu Makwana and Mehul Solanki—while further investigation is underway. DeshGujarat