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Two FIRs lodged against Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani in Gandhinagar within 24 hours
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 07:36 PM
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Within a day, two first‑information reports were filed against MLA Jignesh Mevani in Gandhinagar, accusing him of obstructing police duties.
Two first‑information reports (FIRs) were registered against Gujarat legislator Jignesh Mevani in Gandhinagar within a 24‑hour span, citing obstruction of police duties as the alleged offence. The filings were made at the local police station following separate incidents that prompted law‑enforcement intervention.
Police officials said the complaints allege that Mevani interfered with officers performing their duties, thereby breaching the law. The FIRs have been logged under relevant sections dealing with obstruction and non‑cooperation with police, though exact legal citations were not disclosed.
Mevani, who serves as an MLA, responded by rejecting the accusations, stating that he was exercising his democratic rights and that the FIRs were politically motivated. He urged the authorities to investigate the matter impartially and promised to cooperate with any legitimate inquiry.
Legal experts note that filing multiple FIRs against a sitting legislator within a short period is unusual and may lead to heightened scrutiny. The cases are expected to be examined by the district court, and any further action will depend on the evidence presented during the investigation.
Police officials said the complaints allege that Mevani interfered with officers performing their duties, thereby breaching the law. The FIRs have been logged under relevant sections dealing with obstruction and non‑cooperation with police, though exact legal citations were not disclosed.
Mevani, who serves as an MLA, responded by rejecting the accusations, stating that he was exercising his democratic rights and that the FIRs were politically motivated. He urged the authorities to investigate the matter impartially and promised to cooperate with any legitimate inquiry.
Legal experts note that filing multiple FIRs against a sitting legislator within a short period is unusual and may lead to heightened scrutiny. The cases are expected to be examined by the district court, and any further action will depend on the evidence presented during the investigation.