GUJCTOC invoked against 3 'Babu Kaliya gang' members in Ahmedabad
Synopsis
Ahmedabad Police have escalated action against the 'Babu Kaliya gang' by invoking GUJCTOC — Gujarat's toughest anti-organised-crime law — against three alleged members linked to 14 serious offences spanning murder, arms dealing, and narcotics. The gang reportedly operated for a decade despite repeated arrests and bail conditions, and the key accused allegedly disclosed involvement in two prior murder cases under questioning.
Key Takeaways
Ahmedabad City Police invoked the GUJCTOC Act, 2015 against three alleged members of the 'Babu Kaliya gang' on 15 September 2026 .
Approximately 14 serious offences are recorded against the gang across Vejalpur, Vatva, Danilimda and the Crime Branch (DCB) .
Principal accused Mujahid Ali alias Babu Kaliya, 33 , is in judicial custody; police have obtained a two-day remand and are probing his alleged role in two murder cases.
Wasim alias Demo, 26 , is also in judicial custody; Rozankhan alias Shezan, 23 , has been declared wanted .
Police say the gang allegedly continued criminal activities for about a decade despite PASA detentions and court-imposed bail conditions.
Further investigation is being led by ACP S M Patel of N-Division.
Ahmedabad City Police have invoked the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act (GUJCTOC) against three alleged members of the 'Babu Kaliya gang' following an investigation into a recent arms case that uncovered links to a wider criminal network accused of attempted murder, illegal arms dealings, narcotics trafficking, and intimidation. The action was formalised on 15 September 2026 after a proposal by the Vejalpur police inspector was approved by Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut.
Background to the GUJCTOC Action
The case was initially registered at Vejalpur police station under Sections 109(1) and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and Sections 25(1-B) and 27(1) of the Arms Act. During the course of investigation, police said they established that the accused had allegedly constituted an organised gang operating across multiple areas of Ahmedabad. A review of criminal records revealed approximately 14 serious offences registered against gang members across Vejalpur, Vatva, Danilimda, and the Crime Branch (DCB).
Following these findings, Sections 3(1)(2), 3(2) and 3(4) of the GUJCTOC Act, 2015, were added to the case. Further investigation is being conducted by Assistant Commissioner of Police, N-Division, S M Patel.
The Three Accused
Mujahid Ali alias Babu Kaliya Sakirali Aashiqali Nai, 33, is currently in judicial custody. Police have obtained a two-day remand for further questioning. During interrogation, he reportedly disclosed alleged involvement in two earlier murder cases — he was acquitted in a 2018 murder case at Vejalpur, and was named as an accused in a 2023 murder case at Bavla police station in Mehsana district, reportedly in connection with allegedly supplying a weapon. Questioning is continuing to determine any further involvement.
Wasim alias Demo Usman Abdulgafar Shaikh, 26, is also in judicial custody and is named in three police-cited cases, including two Vejalpur cases from 2025 and the 2026 case that triggered the current investigation. Rozankhan alias Shezan Wahidkhan Pathan, 23, has been declared wanted and is named in three Vejalpur cases registered between 2025 and 2026.
Extent of Alleged Criminal Activity
Police records show a long history of cases against the principal accused. Mujahid Ali's alleged criminal history includes a 2017 DCB case under the Arms Act; multiple Vejalpur and DCB cases between 2022 and 2025 under the IPC, BNS, and Arms Act; a 2025 Danilimda case under Sections 8(C), 20(B) and 29 of the NDPS Act; a 2025 Vatva case of alleged attempt to murder under the Arms Act; and the 2018 Vejalpur murder case under Sections 302 and 120B of the IPC. The 2023 Bavla case pertains to Section 302 of the IPC and provisions of the Arms Act and the Gujarat Police Act.
Notably, police stated that the accused had continued their alleged criminal activities for about a decade despite preventive detentions under PASA, action under the CrPC, and conditional bail conditions imposed by courts.
What Happens Next
With GUJCTOC invoked, investigators gain significantly expanded powers to prosecute organised crime networks, and bail conditions under the Act are considerably more stringent than standard criminal statutes. The investigation remains active, and police have indicated questioning of Mujahid Ali is ongoing to establish the full extent of his alleged offences. The wanted accused, Rozankhan, has yet to be apprehended.
Point of View
Designed precisely for networks that have survived conventional policing. The fact that this gang allegedly remained operational for a decade — despite PASA preventive detentions, CrPC action, and conditional bail — raises uncomfortable questions about ground-level enforcement gaps. The disclosure by the principal accused of alleged involvement in two murder cases mid-investigation also suggests that the arms case may only be the entry point into a much larger accountability exercise. Whether GUJCTOC's stringent bail provisions and expanded investigative powers produce lasting disruption, or merely a temporary setback for the network, will depend on how thoroughly the wanted accused is traced and how robustly the prosecution is built.
NationPress
15 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GUJCTOC and why has it been invoked against the Babu Kaliya gang?
The Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act (GUJCTOC), 2015, is a stringent state law designed to prosecute organised criminal networks and terror-linked groups, with tough bail provisions. It was invoked against three alleged members of the 'Babu Kaliya gang' because police investigations found the accused had allegedly formed an organised gang responsible for approximately 14 serious offences — including attempted murder, illegal arms dealing, narcotics, and intimidation — across Ahmedabad over roughly a decade.
Who are the three accused named under GUJCTOC?
The three accused are Mujahid Ali alias Babu Kaliya Sakirali Aashiqali Nai (33), currently in judicial custody with a two-day remand; Wasim alias Demo Usman Abdulgafar Shaikh (26), also in judicial custody; and Rozankhan alias Shezan Wahidkhan Pathan (23), who has been declared wanted. All three face charges under the GUJCTOC Act, 2015, as well as the BNS, 2023, and the Arms Act.
What murder cases is the principal accused Mujahid Ali linked to?
According to police, Mujahid Ali reportedly disclosed alleged involvement in two murder cases during interrogation. He was acquitted in a 2018 murder case at Vejalpur police station, and was named as an accused in a 2023 murder case at Bavla police station in Mehsana district, allegedly for supplying a weapon. Police said questioning is continuing to determine any further criminal involvement.
How many cases are registered against the Babu Kaliya gang?
Police records show approximately 14 serious offences registered against gang members across Vejalpur, Vatva, Danilimda, and the Crime Branch (DCB). These cases involve alleged illegal possession and sale of firearms, attempts to murder, narcotics offences under the NDPS Act, and criminal intimidation, spanning from 2017 to 2026.
Who approved the GUJCTOC action and who is leading the investigation?
The GUJCTOC action was approved by Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut following a proposal submitted by the Vejalpur police inspector. The further investigation is being conducted by Assistant Commissioner of Police, N-Division, S M Patel.
