Articles tagged under: Surat Police

8 booked for ruckus at Aquamagicaa Water Park; one accused waved Palestine flag T-shirt

April 15, 2024
8 booked for ruckus at Aquamagicaa Water Park; one accused waved Palestine flag T-shirt

Surat: The Puna police has booked 8 unidentified individuals for allegedly causing a disturbance and assaulting the security staff at Aquamagicaa Water Park in Parvat Patia. After attacking the security staff and injuring at least two of them, the accused fled from the water park. It is learned that the group arrived from Godhra in two cars, and one of the group members was seen wearing a T-shirt resembling the national flag of Palestine. Around 3 pm on Saturday, two men from the group cli...Read More

Surat Police book 6 for selling fake cosmetic and tobacco products

April 11, 2024
Surat Police book 6 for selling fake cosmetic and tobacco products

Surat: The city police apprehended six individuals on Wednesday for peddling counterfeit shampoos, facial creams, and tobacco products bearing the labels of renowned brands. During a raid on a warehouse in Chand Industrial Society at Masma village of Olpad town, authorities confiscated raw materials, finished goods, and packaging equipment valued at Rs 50.16 lakh. The suspects have been identified as Abdul Hafiz Hiragal, Intekhab Ahmed, Manoj Kumar Yadav, Sandeep Yadav, Rahul Sonkar, and Suni...Read More

Sarthana Police book two in drink-and-drive case

April 10, 2024
Sarthana Police book two in drink-and-drive case

Surat: Sarthana Police has arrested two individuals in a drink and driving case after a driver, intoxicated, crashed his car into a rickshaw, a bike, and three pedestrians in Sarthana. The accident resulted in the death of an elderly woman and serious injuries to an 8-year-old boy. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday evening near Sarthana Jakatnaka, and CCTV footage captured the entire sequence of events, showing the driver speeding and colliding with various vehicles and pedestrians. Amo...Read More

With tears in eyes, Police Inspector tenders apology in Surat Court

April 09, 2024
With tears in eyes, Police Inspector tenders apology in Surat Court

Surat: Police Inspector Alpesh Gabani of Varachha police station apologized for his mistake before the court, and told the judge that, if he is fined, his career will be over. He went on to say that he would never behave in such a manner in court. Consequently, the court forgave the inspector and canceled the contempt notice. On April 5, Police Inspector Alpesh Gabani had told the judge to lower his voice, citing his position as a gazetted officer. The court issued a contempt notice due to th...Read More

Two migrant workers held for rape and murder of 11-year-old girl in Surat

March 27, 2024
Two migrant workers held for rape and murder of 11-year-old girl in Surat

Surat: The city police have apprehended two individuals for abducting, gang-raping, and murdering an 11-year-old girl who went missing last week. The girl disappeared on March 18 while playing outside her home, prompting her family to search for her and subsequently file a missing person report. Fifteen teams, along with a dog, were deployed, and 600 houses were searched during the investigation. However, on March 23, a farmer found a body in his field and notified the police. The body was id...Read More

Woman introduces self as Hindu, sells a minor girl into prostitution; Surat Police nabs five

March 20, 2024
Woman introduces self as Hindu, sells a minor girl into prostitution; Surat Police nabs five

Surat: A 14-year-old girl from the Amroli area, who went missing a few days ago, was later found to have fallen victim to human trafficking. It was revealed that a woman, assuming a Hindu identity, abducted the girl and traded her off, even though she was a minor. With the arrest of five individuals, including the woman, harrowing details of the case emerged. According to the case details, the 14-year-old girl travelled from Vadodara to Surat with her parents, where they encountered a woman n...Read More

Police nab two of menacing Chiya gang in Khwajanagar, Surat

March 20, 2024

Surat: Several video clips of Khwajanagar based Chiya gang have gone viral recently. In the backdrop of the latest incident of violence by Chiya gang, Police nabbed Rajik alias Kaliya Samad Sheikh and Rojana alias Saddam alias Chhotu Usman Saiyed. Police also took out a procession of the notorious gangster nabbed in Khwajanagar. Surat Police nab two of menacing Chiya gang in Khwajanagar https://t.co/YQqfFqhxAu pic.twitter.com/7QNeVSIOKF— DeshGujarat (@DeshGujarat) March 20, 2024 At...Read More

Probe against Surat cop after SC calls illegal custody ‘grossest of contempt’

January 30, 2024
Probe against Surat cop after SC calls illegal custody ‘grossest of contempt’

Surat: City Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Tomar on Monday, announced a departmental inquiry against a suspended police officer accused of arresting and mistreating a local businessman, even though he had anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court in a cheating case. The Supreme Court, noting the 'illegal custody' of the businessman, called it the "grossest of contempt." On Monday, the apex court stated that it would direct the Gujarat High Court to provide proper training to magistrates. Th...Read More

11 admitted to hospital after gas leak in Vesu, Surat

December 14, 2023
11 admitted to hospital after gas leak in Vesu, Surat

Surat: Eleven people, including five children, were admitted to New Civil Hospital (NCH) late on Tuesday evening after reporting symptoms such as suffocation, burning eyes, and throat irritation. The exact cause of the symptoms is unclear, but a preliminary police investigation suggests that a scrap vendor attempting to open a gas cylinder may be involved. The vendor opened the knob to release pressure but quickly closed it as he also experienced a burning sensation in his eyes. Ten of them r...Read More

Male beautician held for molesting minor girl at Javed Habib Salon in Surat

November 09, 2023
Male beautician held for molesting minor girl at Javed Habib Salon in Surat

Surat: The city police have nabbed 24-year-old Shahrukh Shah, a male beautician at Javed Habib Salon, for molesting a 17-year-old Hindu girl on Sunday. According to the police, the incident occurred on Sunday when the girl, accompanied by her mother, went to the salon. After getting a haircut, she chose to undergo a facial treatment. The male beautician escorted her to a different cabin. During the facial session, he inappropriately touched her. Despite her objection, the accused attempted to...Read More