Two security agency employees have been booked in Ahmedabad for falsely claiming in a video that shop demolitions in Nana Chiloda were ordered by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC).

  • Two employees of Rajpur Security Agency booked for impersonating public servants.
  • The accused falsely claimed in a viral video that AMC ordered the shop demolitions.
  • AMC clarified the demolition was a private matter involving a landowner in GIDC area.
  • Police are investigating the motive behind misusing the civic body's name.

In a significant development in Ahmedabad, police have registered a case against two individuals for allegedly misrepresenting the authority of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The incident occurred in the Nana Chiloda area, where a viral video showed the demolition of several shops with individuals claiming the action was being carried out under the direct orders of the civic body.

The Incident and Investigation

The accused, identified as Rajesh Shankar Yadav (32) and Kamal Manoj Pamnani (32) from Rajpur Security Agency, were booked following a complaint by Narendra Babu Patel, a Town Development Office (TDO) Inspector. According to the FIR, the video captured the demolition of shops located near a petrol pump on the Ahmedabad-Himmatnagar highway, with personnel stating the AMC was behind the move.

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However, upon inspection by the Deputy Estate Officer, Vikram Katariya, it was discovered that the demolition was actually a private dispute. The land in question falls under the jurisdiction of the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), Naroda, not the AMC.

Official Clarification

Vishal Khanama, the in-charge Deputy Municipal Commissioner (North Zone), clarified that the AMC had issued no such demolition orders. He explained that the property was private land that had been auctioned by the Bank of Baroda after a previous owner defaulted. The current owner had initiated the demolition, and the security personnel present allegedly used the AMC's name to justify the action.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the misuse of municipal authority in digital content can trigger widespread public unrest and distrust in local governance. Such incidents highlight the growing challenge of misinformation during localized property disputes.

Misrepresenting government authority in viral videos can lead to severe legal consequences and public panic.
Did You Know?: The land where the demolition took place was originally purchased from GIDC but later went through a bank auction process.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is responsible for the demolition in Nana Chiloda?
The demolition was carried out by the private landowner of the property, not the AMC.

2. What legal sections have been applied?
The accused are charged under BNS sections 204 (impersonating a public servant) and 54 (abetment).