Ahmedabad Police collect 263 weapons in 'Samarpan Se Suraksha' drive across 22 stations
Synopsis
In one of Ahmedabad's largest voluntary weapon-surrender drives, police collected 263 sharp weapons — swords, knives, daggers — from 22 stations in Sector-2 under the 'Samarpan Se Suraksha' campaign. With combing operations now imminent, residents still holding prohibited arms face legal action under Section 135 of the Gujarat Police Act.
Key Takeaways
Ahmedabad City Police collected 263 sharp weapons — including swords, knives, and daggers — across 22 police station areas in Sector-2 .
The drive, titled 'Samarpan Se Suraksha' (Security Through Surrender), was launched under Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut .
Bapunagar recorded the highest single-station recovery at 27 weapons ; total reached 263 as of 29 August .
Most weapons were abandoned at public spots — near dustbins or outside neighbourhoods — rather than handed in directly at stations.
A notification under Section 135 of the Gujarat Police Act is in force; possession of prohibited weapons can attract legal action.
Police have announced deeper combing operations in identified high-risk pockets following the campaign.
Ahmedabad City Police have recovered 263 sharp and lethal weapons — including knives, swords, and daggers — from across 22 police station areas in the city's Sector-2 zone, following a targeted awareness campaign that urged residents to voluntarily surrender prohibited arms. The drive, concluded as of 29 August, marks one of the largest voluntary weapon-surrender exercises undertaken in the city in recent years.
About the Campaign
The initiative, titled 'Samarpan Se Suraksha' (Security Through Surrender), was launched under the supervision of Ahmedabad City Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut. Police vehicles fitted with public address systems were deployed in identified high-risk pockets to appeal to residents to give up prohibited weapons rather than face potential legal action.
The Sector-2 area encompasses Zones 4, 5, 6, and 8, together covering 22 police stations. The campaign was specifically targeted at localities where weapon-related bodily offences had been recorded in the past or where police assessed a heightened risk of such crimes.
How the Surrender Unfolded
Joint Commissioner of Police (Sector-2) Jaipal Singh Rathore said the weapons were not handed over directly at police stations. Instead, residents placed them at public spots — outside their neighbourhoods and near dustbins — following the police appeal. According to Rathore, more than 250 weapons had initially been recovered during routine patrolling, checking, and investigation, with the total rising to 263 as the campaign progressed.
'Under the Security Through Surrender campaign, the police stations in the Sector-2 area where crimes involving such weapons have occurred in the past or where there is a possibility of such crimes have been identified,' Rathore said. 'So far, across the 22 police stations of Ahmedabad City's Sector-2 area, the police have collected and taken possession of around 263 sharp weapons. Most of these are weapons such as swords, knives and daggers,' he added.
Station-Wise Breakdown
The recovery figures vary across stations. Bapunagar recorded the highest haul at 27 weapons, followed by Danilimda with 19, Narol with 18, and Gomtipur and Amraiwadi with 17 each. Maninagar yielded 15, Khokhra contributed 14, Nikol logged 13, and Ramol reported 11. Additional recoveries were made at Shahibaug, Airport, Sardarnagar, Naroda, Rakhial, Krishnanagar, Isanpur, Kagadapith, Vatva, Odhav, Dariyapur, Meghaninagar, and Vatva GIDC police stations.
Legal Framework and Next Steps
A notification under Section 135 of the Gujarat Police Act is currently in force across Ahmedabad City. Under this provision, possession, carrying, or use of prohibited weapons in crimes can attract legal action. Rathore clarified that the campaign's intent was to prevent bodily offences and strengthen law and order — not to penalise citizens who cooperated.
With the awareness phase concluded, police have announced deeper combing operations in the identified pockets. Rathore urged anyone still in possession of such weapons to surrender them immediately before enforcement operations begin. 'If prohibited weapons are found in anyone's possession, legal action will be taken against them,' he warned.
The Ahmedabad Police indicated that similar awareness campaigns would continue in other parts of the city, signalling that the 'Samarpan Se Suraksha' model could be extended beyond Sector-2.
Point of View
Not necessarily community trust; residents may have discarded weapons to avoid scrutiny rather than out of civic conviction. The real test is whether the subsequent combing operations uncover a significantly larger cache, which would indicate the voluntary phase barely scratched the surface. Ahmedabad's track record on sustained urban crime prevention in dense zones like Bapunagar and Danilimda — both high-recovery stations — warrants watching beyond this headline number.
NationPress
31 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Samarpan Se Suraksha' campaign in Ahmedabad?
'Samarpan Se Suraksha' (Security Through Surrender) is an Ahmedabad City Police initiative that urges residents to voluntarily give up prohibited sharp weapons such as knives, swords, and daggers. Launched under Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut, the drive targeted 22 police station areas in Sector-2 where weapon-related offences had previously occurred.
How many weapons were collected and from where?
A total of 263 sharp weapons were collected across 22 police stations in Ahmedabad's Sector-2 zone as of 29 August. Bapunagar recorded the highest haul at 27 weapons, followed by Danilimda (19), Narol (18), and Gomtipur and Amraiwadi (17 each).
Can citizens who surrendered weapons face legal action?
According to Joint Commissioner Jaipal Singh Rathore, the campaign was designed to prevent bodily offences and strengthen law and order, not to penalise cooperating citizens. Most weapons were abandoned at public locations following the police appeal, and no cases have been reported against those who surrendered arms voluntarily.
What legal provision covers prohibited weapons in Ahmedabad?
A notification under Section 135 of the Gujarat Police Act is currently in force across Ahmedabad City. Under this provision, possession, carrying, or use of prohibited weapons — including those covered by the campaign — can attract legal action.
What happens next after the awareness campaign?
Ahmedabad City Police have announced deeper combing operations in all identified high-risk pockets in Sector-2. Residents still in possession of prohibited weapons have been urged to surrender them immediately, as those found holding such arms during the operations will face legal consequences.
