Rajkot: The city crime branch has booked seven members of the Ibla gang under the stringent Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act (GujCTOC).

Police have arrested four accused, while two others are already in judicial custody. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Jagdish Bangarwa said the gang, led by Ibrahim alias Ibla Kathrotiya, has been operating in Rajkot for several years and is suspected to be involved in organised criminal activities.

According to officials, the gang is linked to 89 offences registered between 2016 and 2025, including 27 serious crimes such as attempted murder, kidnapping, robbery, violations under the Arms Act, and obstruction of public servants.

The arrested accused have been identified as Salim alias Saliyo Kathrotiya, Mehbub alias Memlo Kathrotiya, Ashraf Kathrotiya, and Lakhan Kamejadia. Gang leader Ibrahim alias Ibla Kathrotiya and his associate Javed alias Javlo Kathrotiya, who are currently lodged in jail, will be taken into custody and produced before a court to seek remand.

Police said the gang’s criminal record includes four cases of attempted murder, five cases of robbery and kidnapping, 11 cases of unlawful assembly, and 29 assault cases. Additionally, five cases have been registered under the Atrocities Act, while 34 offences relate to liquor, gambling, and Arms Act violations. The gang is also linked to one case each of molestation and obstruction of police duty. DeshGujarat