Dabhoi MLA Shailesh Mehta said, “Rape cases are increasing, and cases of violence against daughters are rising. To raise awareness about this issue, the youth here have played a Garba, holding posters against rape. I want to commend these young people for their efforts, as such awareness is crucial in our society. Three incidents of rape occurred, first in Bhayli, second in Surat district, and third in Kutch. In all three cases, the accused are migrants from other states. With awareness, a fear of the police is also needed. People are scared to send their daughters out of home for the first time in Gujarat. I personally feel that such elements shall be killed in an encounter itself.”

“I request the government that the police shall be given a free hand, and any of such rapists shall be finished in an encounter. That is my personal opinion,” he added.

On October 4, 2024, a minor girl and her friend were attacked by three men in Bhayli on second day on Navratri. The accused held the minor’s friend and raped the girl. The three perpetrators, Mumtaz alias Aftab Subedar Banjara, Munna Abbas Banjara, and Shahrukh Kismat Ali Banjara, were arrested by the city crime branch and later handed over to the Taluka Police. The district police took custody of the accused and conducted an identification parade. The victim identified all three men. The accused all hailing from Uttar Pradesh are in police custody DeshGujarat