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The incident involved a mob attempting to obstruct an SMC raid in the Koliwada area of ​​Veraval. An officer had to fire two warning shots into the air to disperse the crowd and protect the team. Subsequent to the violence, Superintendent of Police Jaideepsinh Jadeja ordered the suspensions and two separate FIRs were registered against 34 identified individuals along with several others.

The suspended officers include two Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) and two Head Constables from the Veraval City Police.

A press note from the Office of the Superintendent of Police, Gir Somnath, stated: “On July 8, 2026, a raid was conducted by the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) in the Koliwada area of Veraval. During this raid, a mob attempted an attack, forcing an SMC officer to fire two rounds into the air. In this matter, two separate FIRs were registered against a total of 34 individuals at the Veraval City Police Station. Regarding the aforementioned. “Incident, as the personnel performing duties in the Veraval City Police Station (D-Staff) showed negligence in their duty, the following employees have been suspended effective today by the orders of Superintendent of Police, Jaideepsinh Jadeja.”

Separately, on July 8, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel addressed the newly appointed Unarmed Police Sub-Inspectors, urging them to serve with dedication, integrity and a spirit of public service while upholding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mantra of “Nagrik Devo Bhava” and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.”

To enhance law and order, 449 Unarmed PSIs were recently appointed to the Gujarat Police Force. An appointment letter distribution ceremony for these officers was held in Gandhinagar.

The Chief Minister declared: “No state can achieve development without peace and security. Gujarat’s reputation as a national role model and a global destination for investment, trade and industry has been made possible by the strong contribution of the police force in maintaining law and order.”

He added: “You have now joined the police force, and it is your responsibility to serve society in a manner that brings pride to your family, your community and the nation.” He also stated that the police hold a respected place in society and their presence gives people confidence that justice will be served.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister and other dignitaries released new criminal law publications and training manuals. The Police Department also launched an in-house e-module initiative for training.