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In a strategic move, the Gujarat government has expanded the jurisdiction of the Ahmedabad City Police Commissionerate to include areas from Ahmedabad Rural and parts of the Gandhinagar district. This initiative aims to enhance policing efficiency and public service in rapidly urbanizing zones, especially around the Sardar Patel Ring Road. The expansion, driven by a proposal from the Director General of Police, was formalized through a government resolution and aims to streamline law enforcement by integrating urban sprawl into the city's policing network. Multiple suburban areas and key roadways are now under the city's jurisdiction, promising quicker police response and improved security.

Key Points: Gujarat Expands Ahmedabad Police Limits Including Gandhinagar

  • Ahmedabad City Police area now includes parts of Ahmedabad Rural and Gandhinagar
  • Expansion covers key roadways like Sardar Patel Ring Road
  • Several suburban areas now fall under city police jurisdiction
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Gujarat govt expands Ahmedabad City police jurisdiction to boost policing

Ahmedabad City Police jurisdiction widens to improve urban policing and service delivery.

"The expansion aims to enhance security and integrate urban zones into the city's framework. - State Home Department"

Ahmedabad, May 16

The Gujarat government has expanded the jurisdiction of the Ahmedabad City Police Commissionerate, incorporating large parts of Ahmedabad Rural and Gandhinagar districts, officials said.

The move is aimed at improving policing and public service delivery in fast-developing urban and peri-urban areas, particularly around the Sardar Patel Ring Road, the officials added on Thursday.

The expansion, formalised through a notification issued by the State Home Department follows a proposal from the Director General of Police (DGP) and was approved via a government resolution dated May 3.

The updated jurisdiction now includes several key roadways, such as portions of the Sardar Patel Ring Road and its adjoining service lanes, which were previously under rural police limits.

Key suburban areas now absorbed into the Ahmedabad City Police include parts of Adalaj, Dabhoda, Bopal, Changodar, Aslali, and Vivekanandnagar police station limits.

As a result, city police stations -- such as Sola, Bodakdev, Sarkhej, Chandkheda, Naroda, Narol, Airport, and Vatva Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) -- have seen their boundaries extended.

For instance, Bodakdev police station will now cover regions that were part of the Bopal police station, including areas from Hebatpur Cut on the Ring Road up to Shilaj Bridge, encompassing both service roads, Shilaj Circle, and the railway line beneath the bridge.

Similarly, Sola police station has been expanded to include Gota, Hebatpur, and Khodiyar -- previously under the jurisdictions of Bopal and Adalaj police stations -- covering the stretch from Vaishnodevi Circle to SGVP and KD Hospitals.

Chandkheda police station will now oversee key northern areas such as Tragad, Khoraj, Tapovan Circle, Zundal Circle, Apollo Circle, and Koteshwar village, all previously within Adalaj police limits.

Sarkhej police station's jurisdiction has grown to encompass sections of Changodar and Aslali, including the Sanathal Toll Plaza, Sanathal Circle, Bakrol and adjoining toll areas.

In the southeast, the stretch between Ropda Bridge and the Expressway has been moved from the Vivekanandnagar police station to the Vatva GIDC police station.

Officials say the reshuffling is designed to provide quicker police response, enhance security, and better integrate expanding urban zones into the city's law enforcement framework.

With Ahmedabad's rapid sprawl along major arterial routes, particularly around the Ring Road, the realignment is seen as a proactive step toward improving law and order in fringe areas that have witnessed a surge in population and infrastructure development.

- IANS

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Rajesh P.
This is a much-needed move! The Bopal and Gota areas have seen massive development but police response was slow due to jurisdiction issues. Hope this brings better security to our fast-growing suburbs. 🙏
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Priya M.
Good decision but implementation is key. The city police should ensure they have enough manpower and resources to cover these expanded areas. Don't want stretched-thin policing!
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Amit S.
As a resident of Shilaj, this is welcome news. We've been paying municipal taxes but getting rural police services. Finally our area will get proper city-level policing. Kudos to Gujarat government!
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Neha K.
Hope they also improve traffic management in these areas. The Ring Road has become chaotic with so many new residential projects. Better policing should mean better traffic control too 🚦
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Vijay D.
While the intention is good, I worry about coordination between old and new jurisdictions during transition. The government must ensure no gaps in law enforcement during this changeover period.
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Sanjay R.
This expansion shows how rapidly Ahmedabad is growing! From a mid-sized city to a proper metro with all its challenges. Hope the police infrastructure keeps pace with this development.

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