Ahmedabad Resident Files FIR Over Assault, Caste Abuse, and Abduction Attempt
A 25-year-old resident of Vejalpur in Ahmedabad has filed a formal complaint with the Vejalpur police, alleging a violent incident involving assault, caste-based abuse, and an attempted abduction by a group of men. The complaint, lodged on Wednesday, stems from a long-standing personal dispute connected to his elder brother's relationship.
Background of the Family Dispute
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the complainant, Jayesh Purabia, resides near the Vejalpur bus stand with his family. Tensions had been escalating due to his elder brother Haresh's six-year relationship with Sejal Thakor from Vejalpur village. This relationship previously led to Haresh's divorce, and subsequent friction arose when Sejal became engaged to someone else, creating ongoing conflict between the two families.
Details of the Alleged Incident
Jayesh stated that on the night of February 11, while he was at work, he received an urgent call from his cousin. The cousin informed him that several members of Sejal's family had arrived at his residence armed with sticks and were causing a disturbance. Upon rushing home, Jayesh encountered a group that included identified individuals such as Amar Thakor, Anand Thakor, Navghan Thakor, Harsh Thakor, Mahipal Zala, and Hitesh Thakor, along with five to seven unidentified persons.
The complainant alleged that the group verbally abused his family members and, upon seeing him, physically assaulted him with sticks and fists. He further claimed that some of the accused used casteist slurs during the attack, despite being aware that his family belongs to a Scheduled Caste community.
Escalation and Escape
Jayesh reported that he was dragged through the locality and forcibly made to sit on a two-wheeler against his will. He was allegedly taken towards Vejalpur village and assaulted again near a lane close to a temple. When a police vehicle was noticed approaching, the accused took him to the terrace of a nearby house. Jayesh managed to escape and reach the police personnel, after which the group fled the scene.
Police Action and Investigation
Initially, Jayesh refrained from filing a complaint at the request of family members, who feared further escalation. However, after being advised by relatives and community members, he later approached the police. The Vejalpur police have registered an offence under relevant sections pertaining to assault, unlawful assembly, abduction, and provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Further investigation is currently underway to address the allegations and gather more evidence.
