BJP councillor attacked en route to Garba event in Ahmedabad

A woman councillor from the Bharatiya Janata Party and members of her family were subjected to harassment and physical assault on a highway in Ahmedabad, authorities said Tuesday. The incident occurred near the Fatewadi Canal as the group was en route to a Garba event, a traditional Gujarati dance celebration.

The trouble began when a dispute arose over lane usage on the road. According to reports, the assailants subsequently blocked the councillor's vehicle a second time, threatened the occupants, and attempted to pull the woman from the car.

Police at Vejlpur station registered a case and arrested three individuals, including Shoeb Shah Fakir, in connection with the assault. The arrested suspects face charges related to harassment, intimidation, and criminal intimidation.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with authorities gathering further details about the circumstances leading to the confrontation.