A dispute over bursting firecrackers turned violent in Ahmedabad’s Science City area, culminating in a clash between two groups and three rounds being fired in the air. The incident took place on Science City Road, where residents of a housing society allegedly confronted three youths from a nearby commercial building over bursting crackers. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.
According to the complaint, the trouble began when three youths from the commercial building were bursting firecrackers outside the residential society. Despite objections from residents, the youths allegedly returned a few minutes later and set off a rocket that reportedly landed on some society members. When residents objected again, the youths allegedly threatened them, claiming they would burst crackers wherever they wanted.
The confrontation subsequently escalated after the youths allegedly called for reinforcements. A group of around 20 to 25 people reportedly arrived at the spot and attacked society residents with sticks and other weapons. Four to five people sustained injuries in the alleged assault.
Amid the confrontation, one of the society members reportedly fired three rounds into the air using his licensed pistol, claiming that he did so in self-defence. Following the gunshots, the attackers allegedly fled the scene. The injured were subsequently taken to Sola Civil Hospital for treatment.
Person who fired shots files police complaint
An important aspect of the case is that the person who fired the shots has himself approached the police as the complainant. According to the initial police findings, he holds a valid licence for the firearm and is not being treated as an accused merely on the basis of the firing incident.
Police have recorded statements from both groups and are investigating the circumstances that led to the confrontation, the alleged assault and the firing. Further action will be taken based on the investigation.