Ahmedabad’s image as a peaceful and safe city is facing fresh scrutiny after police emergency data revealed a high number of calls related to fights, assaults and other violent incidents.
According to data from the 112 emergency helpline, 210,593 emergency dispatches were recorded during the 334 days since the service was launched in late August 2025. Of these, 100,081 calls were linked to physical fights, public quarrels and violent assaults.
This means a violence-related emergency call was recorded approximately every 4.8 minutes, or around 12 to 13 such calls every hour.
Public Fights and Assaults Dominate Calls
The data shows that physical violence accounts for nearly half of the emergency police responses recorded during the period.
| Incident | Calls |
|---|---|
| Public disputes and quarrels | 36,238 |
| Assault | 36,161 |
| Drunken brawls | 17,050 |
| Physical assault on women and children | 10,632 |
| Total | 1,00,081 |
The figures suggest that police personnel are frequently being called to deal with fights and violent confrontations in public places, residential areas and commercial zones.
Drunken Brawls Add to the Problem
The data also highlights the role of alcohol-related violence. Of the 89,449 calls involving public quarrels, assaults and physical attacks, 17,050 were related to drunken brawls.
This means roughly one in five such incidents was linked to alcohol consumption. The figures come despite Gujarat’s prohibition policy and repeated police action against illegal liquor.
Emergency Helpline Faces Constant Pressure
Violence is not limited to street fights. The 112 control room also received 5,583 calls related to threats to life, 4,769 complaints of verbal abuse and 3,749 domestic violence calls.
In addition, 5,842 emergency dispatches involved women or children reported to be in distress.
While Ahmedabad may have lower levels of organised gang crime compared with some other major cities, the high volume of calls involving fights, assaults and domestic violence highlights continuing concerns over public safety.
The data presents a more complex picture of Ahmedabad—one where organised crime may not dominate headlines, but everyday disputes and physical violence continue to place significant pressure on the police emergency response system.