Bagdana Case: SIT Formed After Parsottam Solanki, Kunvarji Bavaliya Lead Delegation To Gandhinagar
Ahmedabad: The assault on Navneet Baldhia in Bagdana, Mahuva, has raised serious questions about police investigation procedures. The attack has triggered widespread anger within the Koli community, prompting community leaders to meet the Chief Minister. Following representations, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe the entire case.
SIT formation in Bagdana case
A meeting of Koli community leaders took place today (January 5) at the Gandhinagar residence of Minister Parsottam Solanki. The gathering included Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya, MP and Union Minister Nimaben Bambhaniya, along with MLAs and MPs from the Koli community. Following the meeting, three MPs and 15 MLAs from the community submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister demanding a judicial inquiry into the Bagdana case. After the Gandhinagar representation, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the entire matter.
What is the case about?
Late on the night of December 29, near Monpar village in Bagdana, Mahuva, eight individuals attacked a young man with axes and pipes. A complaint was subsequently registered against the eight accused. The victim made serious allegations against Jayraj, son of folk artist Mayabhai Ahir. However, Mahuva’s in-charge DYSP claimed the assault occurred because Navneet was suspected of providing information about liquor activities.
Serious allegations against Mayabhai Ahir’s son Jayraj
During a Mumbai event, Mayabhai Ahir had mentioned the name of a managing trustee for Bagdana Dham. Later, Navneet Baldhia called him to clarify that no managing trustee had been appointed yet. Understanding his mistake, Mayabhai Ahir recorded an apology video. Allegations are now being made that Mayabhai’s son Jayraj orchestrated the attack in retaliation for this incident.
Why anger against police?
Significantly, in this case, the victim alleged that Jayraj, son of folk artist Mayabhai Ahir, was the mastermind. However, the PI and DYSP gave Jayraj a clean chit in their preliminary investigation, stating he had no involvement.
Eight accused arrested, police conduct reconstruction
Police arrested eight people immediately in connection with the assault on Navneet Baldhia in Bagdana. Bagdana police took the eight individuals to the crime scene, conducted panchnama and arrested them, followed by crime scene reconstruction. The main accused include Naju Kamaliya, Raju Bhammar, Aatu Bhammar, Virendrasinh Parmar, Satish Vanaliya, Bhavesh Shelana, Pankaj Mer and Viru Serda. Police reconstructed the scene with all accused and are conducting further investigations.
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PI Dangar transfer ordered
Given the serious allegations against police in the entire matter, the district police chief immediately transferred Bagdana’s PI D.V. Dangar and placed him on leave reserve.