A survey team faced a mob attack while inspecting a madrasa in Ahmedabad’s Dariyapur area on Saturday. The survey was part of a state-wide exercise mandated by the Gujarat Education Department, following directives from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
The team was documenting the madrasa when they were surrounded by an aggressive mob. Subsequently, a FIR has been registered against seven named accused and approximately 35 others for rioting, obstructing government work, and looting.
The government notification seeks to gather comprehensive data on the operational aspects of madrasas, including details on management, recognition status, infrastructure, and fire safety compliance.
The incident unfolded on Saturday outside the Sultan Syed Mosque when a team arrived to survey the madrasa, which was closed at that time. One of the school principals, Sandeep Patel, who was also a member of the survey team, was documenting the site through photographs when he was accosted by a few individuals. After a heated argument escalated, they physically assaulted Patel. A complaint has been lodged,” stated an official from the Dariyapur police who asked not to be named.