Ahmedabad: A city sessions court on Wednesday denied regular bail to retired DySP Ashoksinh Chauhan in connection with an incident where he allegedly fired his licensed gun during a land dispute in Nehrunagar in May.
This was his second plea, submitted after the police filed a chargesheet in the case. Chauhan and his children were charged with attempt to murder and other relevant sections of BNS by Satellite police. The FIR stated that Chauhan allegedly fired multiple rounds from his licensed pistol during a confrontation with members of a partnership firm operating Nehrunagar Patharanaa Bazaar. The complainant alleged that Chauhan and his family were upset over an ongoing civil dispute concerning a five-bigha parcel of land near Nehrunagar bus stand.
Chauhan had previously filed a bail application, which was rejected by a city sessions court in June.
Court Denies Bail for Chauhan Amid Gunfire Allegations
The court has ruled against granting bail to Chauhan, who faces serious allegations involving gunfire. Reports indicate that Chauhan allegedly discharged three rounds into the ground and aimed two rounds at the complainant. The court’s analysis of the chargesheet determined that Chauhan is the primary suspect in this case.
In the court’s opinion, the mere existence of a chargesheet does not constitute a significant change in circumstances warranting bail. The judge stated, “Considering overall facts and circumstances of the case, I do not incline to use the discretionary power of this court in favour of the present applicant to enlarge him on regular bail.” The decision reflects the court’s cautious approach in handling such serious allegations.