Gujarat Police Seizes Rs.63.46 Lakh Property of Usurers

Kutch, Gujarat – In an unprecedented crackdown on usury, Gujarat Police has made history by seizing assets worth ₹63.46 lakh from three accused in Anjar, Kutch, marking the first such operation in India. The action, carried out under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organized Crime (GCTOC) Act, was led under the firm leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and direct instructions of Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghvi.

This decisive move underlines the state’s zero-tolerance policy towards organized financial crime and harassment of innocent citizens by moneylenders. Minister Harsh Sanghvi personally congratulated Kutch East Superintendent of Police Sagar Bagmar and his entire team for this landmark operation, recognizing their outstanding work in implementing the state’s tough anti-crime directives.

The Anjar Police, operating under the supervision of Inspector General of Police, Border Range Bhuj, Chirag Koradia and SP Sagar Bagmar, targeted three individuals—Riyaben Ishwargar Goswami, Aartiben Ishwargar Goswami, and Tejas Ishwargar Goswami—all residents of Mankleshwar in Anjar. These individuals allegedly operated as an organized crime syndicate engaged in illegal usury activities and amassed property through financial exploitation.

Details of the Seized Assets:

The total seized assets, valued at ₹63.46 lakh, include:

A plot in Meghpar Borichi (₹2.52 lakh)

A Mahindra Scorpio SUV (₹14.79 lakh)

A plot in Devnagar, Anjar in Riyaben’s name (₹12.42 lakh)

Another Devnagar plot in Aartiben’s name (₹6.45 lakh)

Two more plots in Meghpar Borichi, registered under the accused’s mother (₹0.60 lakh and ₹12.94 lakh)

A plot in Gangotri-02, Anjar (₹13.71 lakh)

These properties were acquired using money earned from illegal money lending operations. The crackdown followed a detailed investigation into the criminal backgrounds of the accused, who have previous cases filed under the Indian Penal Code, Gujarat Money Laundering Act, and now under GCTOC.

A First in Indian History

This is India’s first recorded property seizure against usury under GCTOC, setting a precedent in the fight against economic exploitation. The swift action by the Gujarat Police has sent a strong message to those involved in similar unlawful operations: financial crime will be met with financial punishment.

Acting on instructions from Minister Harsh Sanghvi, State DGP Vikas Sahay had issued clear orders to all police stations to identify and act against usurers. As a result, Anjar Police swiftly processed the proposal, submitted it to the Home Department in Gandhinagar, and executed the legal seizure based on the department’s approval.

State’s Message: Crime Won’t Pay

This high-impact operation reflects Gujarat’s evolving and aggressive crime-fighting policy under CM Bhupendra Patel’s administration, which places citizen protection and law enforcement modernization at the core. The seizure doesn’t only provide justice to victims, but also deters future criminal enterprises that exploit financial vulnerabilities of citizens.

Minister Harsh Sanghvi reaffirmed the government’s commitment, saying, “This is just the beginning. Anyone who harasses the common man for financial gain will face the full might of Gujarat Police.”