Surat: To ensure timely treatment for accident victims and reduce fatalities in cases of serious road accidents across the state, the Gujarat Police has procured advanced “Abhirakshak” vehicles. These Accident Response and Rescue Vehicles have been deployed as part of a pilot project in Ahmedabad Rural and Surat Rural districts. The budget for the project was approved by the Home Department for these special-purpose vehicles. Based on accident data analysis, two districts—Ahmedabad Rural ...Read More

Surat: In an unusual incident in Surat, a father-in-law, frustrated by his daughter-in-law’s liquor party with friends, called the police control room — which led to a surprise raid at the Weekend Address Hotel in the Silent Zone area near Dumas. During the raid, six individuals, including two women, were found partying with alcohol and were subsequently booked by Dumas Police. According to the FIR filed at Dumas Police Station, one Kiran Kumar Hargovindbhai Patel informed the police contro...Read More

Surat: Udhna police have arrested eight officials of RBL Bank, including the area head, for their alleged role in facilitating cyber fraud transactions amounting to ₹1,550 crore. The arrests come as part of an ongoing probe into a large-scale racket where fraudsters used dozens of mule accounts to channel swindled money from across the country. The bankers are accused of helping open 62 fake current accounts for cybercriminals. Police began investigating the case in May after apprehending t...Read More

Surat: Utran police have registered a case against the owners and administrators of Boston Institute of Analytics Global Education Pvt Ltd, accused of defrauding over 40 students of ₹52.27 lakh by promising professional courses in cyber security, ethical hacking, and data science, along with internships and on-the-job training. According to the FIR, complainant Heersagar Chandera (25) came across the institute’s Instagram page in August 2024, which advertised various courses with fees ran...Read More

Surat: Varachha police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl after befriending her through social media site Instagram. The accused reportedly lured the minor to a farmhouse, gave her an intoxicating drink, and then blackmailed her with obscene photos and videos to repeatedly sexually assault her. As per the police, the accused, Hardik Kachhad, came into contact with the 16-year-old girl through Insta around 18 months ago. He initially gained the victim's tru...Read More

Surat: An incident involving a demand for free firki (spool of kite thread) ahead of Uttarayan has landed three police personnel from Sarthana Police Station and a civilian in legal trouble. Following a petition, a local court has ordered the registration of a criminal case against the four individuals for allegedly assaulting a shopkeeper who refused to provide kite strings for free. According to the complaint, on the night of January 13, 2025, Ravi Bhupat Kasotiya visited a kite and manja sho...Read More

Surat: In a major cyber security lapse, the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Surat Police was hacked by an unknown individual. The hacker changed the account name to “Surat Arena Police” and uploaded objectionable videos, leaving both citizens and authorities shocked. The incident also sparked serious concerns over the vulnerability of government-run digital systems, especially those managed by agencies tasked with public security. The police, in a public notice, said, "The...Read More

Surat: A young man waiting for his friend outside a shop near Hakim Chichi's store in Lalgate was allegedly assaulted by three unidentified individuals for having the word “Hindu” written on his bike. The attackers reportedly questioned him, saying, “Why are you here, Hindu? Why have you parked your vehicle here?” before physically assaulting him. The incident was later reported to the police. The victim, Pradeep Shivshankar Tiwari (31), a resident of Shri Hari Mahadevnagar in Dindoli a...Read More

Surat: In a major loan scam at the Ring Road branch of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, the bank manager, valuer, guarantor, and other employees—along with a gang seeking to fraudulently obtain loans—allegedly cheated the bank of ₹16.38 crore. In connection with this case, the 29th accused, Ashok Kalu Kanpariya, who had been absconding for the past two and a half years, was arrested by the Economic Offences Wing of Surat Police. Around two years ago, Prabhakar Nadar, an officer from the bank’s...Read More

Surat: Godadara police have booked a man for allegedly cheating a used car dealer by absconding with a high-end Audi Q5 worth ₹50 lakh under the pretext of a test drive. The accused, Anil Patel, has also been booked for criminal intimidation after reportedly threatening the complainant when confronted. According to the complaint, Rakesh Patel, a real estate broker who also deals in used cars, was trying to raise ₹8 lakh for his business. His friend, Hemant Patel, offered him a Delhi-registe...Read More