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Valsad cop ‘assaulted’ during police raid, synthetic thread vendor among 5 held

The policeman, Sahdev Solanki, suffered injuries and was discharged from a hospital after treatment.

2 min readSuratJan 14, 2026 12:07 AM IST

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Valsad town police inspector D D Parmar said, “This year, we have been extra strict about the sale of banned synthetic thread and issued stern warnings to retailers and sellers.”

A HEAD constable with the Valsad Police was beaten up allegedly by a vendor of banned synthetic thread and his family members during a police raid at the latter’s residence in the Mograwadi area on Monday evening, police said on Wednesday. The vendor and four members of his family have been arrested in connection with the case, police said. The policeman, Sahdev Solanki, suffered injuries and was discharged from a hospital after treatment.

On a tip-off, Solanki reached Hanuman Street in the Mograwadi area on Monday and found two youths travelling on a two-wheeler. On checking the vehicle, three reels of synthetic thread were recovered. During questioning, the duo disclosed that they had come to return such threads to one Yash Nikam, a resident of the same area from whom they purchased it earlier.

Meanwhile, Yash stepped out of his house and had a heated argument with Solanki. After a while, his wife Dimple, his father Dipak, his elder brother Sandeep and his wife Reena came out of the house and they allegedly assaulted the policeman, who soon managed to flee. He was later taken to the Valsad Civil Hospital. Solanki later lodged a complaint against the accused with Valsad town police station. All five have been booked under BNS 121 (Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter a public servant from their duty)

The two youths who came with synthetic thread, identified as Amrut Aulakh and Raj Tiwari, both residents of Valsad town, escaped after witnessing the scuffle.

On Tuesday, Valsad town police arrested Yash Nikam and four of his family members.

Valsad town police inspector D D Parmar said, “This year, we have been extra strict about the sale of banned synthetic thread and issued stern warnings to retailers and sellers.”

Kamal Saiyed

Kamal Saiyed is a senior Correspondent for The Indian Express, providing extensive, on-the-ground coverage from Surat and the broader South Gujarat region and the Union territories of Daman, Diu & Dadra Nagar Haveli. With a reporting career at the publication spanning back to 2007, he has established himself as a high-authority voice on the industrial, social, and political pulse of one of India’s fastest-growing urban hubs. Expertise Industrial & Economic Beat: Based in the "Diamond City," Saiyed offers expert reporting on the diamond and textile industries. His work tracks global market shifts (such as De Beers production changes), local trade policies, and the socio-economic challenges facing the millions of workers in Surat’s manufacturing hubs. Civic & Infrastructure Coverage: He consistently reports on urban development and public safety in Surat, including: Traffic & Urban Planning: Monitoring the city's 13-fold increase in traffic violations and the implementation of new municipal drives. Public Safety: Investigative reporting on infrastructure failures, fire safety NOC compliance in schools and commercial buildings, and Metro rail progress. Political Reporting: Tracking the shifting dynamics between the BJP, Congress, and AAP in South Gujarat and the neighboring Union Territories (Daman, Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli). Crime beat: Armed with a good source network Saiyed has been able to bring out the human side of crime stories in his region ... Read More

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