Vadodara Police have taken decisive action against organized crime by booking nine members of the notorious Kasam Ala Gang under the stringent Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act (GUJCTOC). This move underscores the authorities’ commitment to dismantling organized criminal networks operating in the region. The invocation of GUJCTOC signifies the seriousness with which law enforcement views the activities of the Kasam Ala Gang and their impact on public safety and order.
The application of GUJCTOC grants law enforcement broader powers for investigation and prosecution, including provisions for longer detention periods, admissibility of intercepted communications as evidence, and stricter bail conditions. This powerful legal tool is reserved for combating serious organized crime and terrorism, highlighting the perceived threat posed by the Kasam Ala Gang’s activities. The charges under GUJCTOC indicate that the gang’s actions likely involved organized criminal activities such as extortion, land grabbing, or other serious offenses that disrupt public order and economic stability.
This marks the second time that GUJCTOC has been invoked in Vadodara, demonstrating a growing trend of utilizing this stringent law to combat organized crime in the city. This repeated use of GUJCTOC signals a determined effort by Vadodara Police to curb the influence and operations of organized criminal groups and maintain law and order within the region. The booking of the Kasam Ala Gang members under this act sends a strong message that authorities are committed to using all available legal means to combat organized crime.