AAP MLA Vasava, 8 others get 7 years in jail for assaulting forest officials, extortion
Abuse of power by an elected official and assault on public servants is a serious concern.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Chaitar Vasava and eight others were sentenced to seven years in prison by a Rajpipla sessions court for their involvement in an assault of forest officials and extortion case. The incident occurred on October 30, 2023, after forest officials removed crops illegally grown on government land, leading to a dispute at the residence of Vasava in Dediapada town. Vasava fired a round in the air during the altercation, which resulted in charges under the Indian Police Code (IPC) and the Arms Act.
23 JUN 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
AAP MLA Vasava, 8 others get 7 years in jail for assaulting forest officials, extortion
— Indian Express
An AAP MLA in Gujarat, Chaitar Vasava, and seven others were sentenced to seven years in prison for assault and extortion of forest officials.
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