In a disturbing incident that has raised serious concerns about public safety and law enforcement in Ahmedabad, a video has surfaced showing an armed mob creating chaos in the Chanakyapuri area. This incident occurred on the night of September 29, 2024, at the Shivam Arcade Society, where a group of individuals, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, brandished swords and hurled stones, causing widespread panic among residents.
अहमदाबाद के चाण्क्यपुरी इलाक़े का ये वीडियो, जहां कुछ लोगों ने हाथों में तलवार से हुड़दंग मचाया । @GujaratPolice क्या गुंडों की इतनी हिम्मत हो गयी हे की वे ऐसे ही खुले आम हुड़दंग मचाएँगे। या फिर पुलिस का ख़ौफ़ नहीं रहा। pic.twitter.com/iVWZTQs7DQ
— Gopi Maniar ghanghar (@gopimaniar) September 30, 2024
The chain of events unfolded after a group of young men rented an apartment in the society. Initially, their behavior seemed unremarkable, but following a late-night party, the situation escalated when they began harassing women within the residential complex. Security guards and concerned residents attempted to intervene, only to be met with violent retaliation. The group, refusing to be subdued, called in reinforcements—up to 20 more accomplices arrived, further fueling the chaos. These individuals not only continued to threaten the residents but also damaged property, including the society’s security cabin.
The attack was so severe that residents were left with no choice but to call the police. By the time authorities arrived, the miscreants fled the scene, but not before causing significant damage and leaving a lingering sense of insecurity in the area. The police have since launched an investigation, recovering several bottles of alcohol from the apartment where the troublemakers had been staying. The incident has been widely condemned, and the authorities are under pressure to ensure that the perpetrators face strict legal consequences.
Videos of the incident have gone viral on social media, sparking outrage and raising questions about the ability of law enforcement to prevent such brazen acts of violence. Many citizens have expressed their concern that such antisocial elements seem to have lost any fear of the law, challenging the effectiveness of police presence in the city.
Local residents have also criticized the failure to anticipate such threats. According to witnesses, the tenants involved in the incident had only recently moved into the society, and their behavior had been questionable from the outset. The apartment owners, who had rented out their flat to these individuals, are also facing scrutiny for failing to properly vet their tenants. This has led to discussions on stricter regulations regarding tenant verification in housing societies across Ahmedabad.
This incident is not isolated—Ahmedabad has seen similar cases of public disorder in recent months, with mobs taking to the streets armed with dangerous weapons. The frequency of such incidents is prompting calls for stronger measures to ensure public safety and maintain law and order.
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As investigations continue, residents are demanding immediate action from the Gujarat Police to restore a sense of security in the area. With public safety at risk, it remains to be seen how the authorities will address the growing concerns over lawlessness in Ahmedabad’s residential neighborhoods.