Gujarat: A minor bike collision that escalated into violence ended in disaster! Bihari migrant Sabir recounts the horrific scene

Police have intensified patrolling in sensitive areas to prevent violence and restore order and have appealed to people to maintain peace and not spread rumours on social media.

Ahmedabad:One person was killed in a violent clash following a bike accident in Dhandhuka, Ahmedabad district, Gujarat, on Saturday. Several shops were subsequently set on fire. Behind the headlines of this communal tension and administrative action is one name: Mohammad Sabir. The violence erupted after a collision between two bikes on Saturday. Sabir was riding one of the bikes with his wife. The other side then set his shop on fire. Sabir escaped and saved his life.

Mohammad Sabir, a migrant from Bihar, came to Ahmedabad a year and a half ago seeking employment. A mob armed with petrol set his tire shop on fire, completely razing it to the ground.

Sabir is the sole breadwinner of his family, which includes his wife, three young children, and an elderly mother. For him, the shop was not just a business, but a lifeline.

I have nothing left – Sabir

Standing outside the burnt shutter of his shop, Sabir wept bitterly, saying, "I came from Bihar to earn an honest living. I've lost all my savings. I don't even have enough money to feed my children. I feel like committing suicide because I don't know how they will survive."

The violence that erupted after the death of local youth Dharmesh Gamara reached his home. Recalling the moment, Sabir said, "A mob gathered with bottles of petrol. I had to run for my life. We are ordinary people, we don't want riots or violence. We just live for our families. I request the government to please help me."

As the situation in the city returns to normal, the Gujarat Police and the district administration have intensified their legal action. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to expedite the investigation into the murder and subsequent arson.

Senior police officials have also met with the family of the deceased, Dharmesh Gamara, who expressed satisfaction with the ongoing investigation. The administration has also intensified the identification of individuals with criminal 'line-height:normal'>Police have deployed a large number of security forces to prevent further violence. According to police, approximately 15 to 20 people involved in the violent clashes have been detained. Local community leaders have supported Sabir's appeal for peace and urged the government to compensate those who lost their livelihoods in the firing.

The incident began when Sabir was traveling with his wife and had a minor altercation with a local youth. The situation escalated, leading to tension in the area. Members of the local community gathered and marched towards Sabir's home. However, Sameer and his family were not present at the time.

Rizwan, who was present there, allegedly attacked Dharmesh Gamara, a man from the Bharwad community, with a knife, causing serious leg injuries and profuse bleeding. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died. This further escalated tensions in the area, and groups of people took to the streets. The agitated mob vandalized and set fire to approximately eight to ten shops in the market.

Police have intensified patrols in sensitive areas to prevent violence and restore order, and have appealed to the public to maintain peace and refrain from spreading rumors on social media. Officials said the situation in Dhandhuka is now under control, although security forces will remain deployed as a precautionary measure while the investigation continues.

PC:NDTVINDIA