Gujarat Police arrest 24 externed offenders in Surat's Operation Tadipaar
Synopsis
Surat's Special Operations Group ran surprise checks across the city and detained 24 people who had allegedly defied externment orders — out of 80 screened from a PCB list of 167. With cases tied to assault, murder, and rioting, the drive signals a systematic enforcement push that is far from over.
Key Takeaways
Surat City Police SOG arrested 24 individuals on 10 August for allegedly violating externment orders.
The operation was ordered by Police Commissioner Wabang Jamir and executed by DCP Rajdeepsinh Nakum and inspector A.S.
Of 80 persons checked from a list of 167 externed individuals provided by the Prevention of Crime Branch, 24 were found in Surat in violation of orders.
Cases under Section 142 of the Gujarat Police Act have been registered against all 24 at multiple police stations.
Externment orders were originally issued for alleged involvement in offences including assault , cattle cases , and rioting .
Police have confirmed that similar drives will continue to cover remaining individuals on the PCB list.
The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Surat City Police arrested 24 individuals on 10 August who had allegedly violated externment orders and were found residing in the city without valid justification, officials confirmed. The crackdown, carried out across multiple police station jurisdictions, was conducted under the direct orders of Police Commissioner Wabang Jamir.
How the Operation Was Planned
SOG Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajdeepsinh Nakum and police inspector A.S. Sonara gathered and analysed crime data from police station areas where serious offences — including assault, murder, and robbery — had recently been recorded. Based on this intelligence, separate teams led by SOG inspectors J.M. Parmar and K.A. Savaliya carried out surprise checks and combing operations across the city.
Scale and Scope of the Drive
The operation screened 80 individuals drawn from a list of 167 externed persons supplied by the Prevention of Crime Branch (PCB). Of those checked, 24 were allegedly found present in Surat in direct violation of their externment orders. Separate cases under Section 142 of the Gujarat Police Act were registered against each of them at various police stations across the city.
Who Was Detained
Those arrested span localities across Surat, including Udhna, Kosad, Chowk Bazaar, Chhaprabhatha, Dindoli, Gopipura, Rander, Adajan, Limbayat, Bhestan, Khatodara, Varachha, and Pandesara. Among those named are Vilas alias Bila Raghunath Pawar, 24; Faizanali alias Femlo Liaqatali Saiyed, 24; Javid alias Javid Lassi Jabbar Sheikh, 40; Ganesh Parmar, 40; and Durgesh alias Durga Prasad Ganesh Gupta, 25, among others. According to police, the externment orders against those detained were originally issued in connection with alleged involvement in serious offences, including cases related to cattle, assault, and rioting.
What Authorities Said
Officials stated that the operation was launched after authorities found that some externed persons had re-entered Surat despite standing orders barring their presence. 'Similar special drives and combing operations would continue to enforce externment orders and prevent activities that could disturb public peace,' officials said. The drive signals a renewed push by the Surat police to enforce compliance with externment directives that critics argue are often flouted with impunity.
What Comes Next
Police have indicated that such operations will be conducted on a continuing basis. With 167 externed persons on the PCB list and only 80 checked in this round, further drives covering the remaining individuals are expected. The cases registered under Section 142 will now proceed through the judicial process.
Point of View
And Surat's own PCB list of 167 offenders — with 80 checked and 87 yet to be screened — suggests the problem is systemic, not incidental. The use of data-driven targeting by the SOG is a step forward, but the fact that externed individuals with histories of assault and rioting were freely residing in the city points to a failure of routine surveillance, not just a one-off lapse. Whether this operation is a genuine course-correction or a periodic show of force will depend on whether the remaining 87 names on the list are pursued with equal urgency.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Operation Tadipaar in Surat?
Operation Tadipaar is a special enforcement drive conducted by the Surat City Police's Special Operations Group on 10 August, targeting individuals who had allegedly violated externment orders by re-entering the city despite being legally barred. The operation resulted in the arrest of 24 people across multiple city localities.
What is an externment order under Gujarat law?
An externment order is a legal directive issued under the Gujarat Police Act that bars an individual deemed a threat to public order from residing in a specific area, typically a city or district. Violation of such an order is an offence under Section 142 of the Gujarat Police Act, under which all 24 detainees have been charged.
How many people were screened and arrested during Operation Tadipaar?
Police screened 80 individuals from a Prevention of Crime Branch list of 167 externed persons. Of those checked, 24 were allegedly found present in Surat in violation of their externment orders and were subsequently arrested.
Who ordered Operation Tadipaar and who led it on the ground?
The operation was ordered by Surat's Police Commissioner Wabang Jamir. SOG Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajdeepsinh Nakum and inspector A.S. Sonara led the intelligence and planning, while field operations were executed by SOG inspectors J.M. Parmar and K.A. Savaliya.
Will there be more such operations in Surat?
Yes. Police officials confirmed that similar special drives and combing operations will continue across the city to enforce externment orders and prevent activities that could disturb public peace. The remaining individuals on the PCB's list of 167 externed persons have not yet been screened.
