Police Inspector booked for molesting 19-year-old woman in Ahmedabad November 22, 2025

Ahmedabad: Vejalpur police have booked a serving police inspector for allegedly molesting a 19-year-old woman inside a residential lift. The incident occurred on the evening of November 19, when the student was visiting her maternal uncle in the Vejalpur area.

According to the victim, she entered the lift of a residential building where the accused, Barkatali Chavda, was already present. As the lift moved, Chavda allegedly placed his hand on her shoulder and then touched her inappropriately. Shocked and terrified, the student froze until the lift reached the sixth floor. When others entered and the doors opened, Chavda exited.

The student immediately contacted the Abhayam 181 women’s helpline, where c

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