Surat Industrialist Vatsal Naik Caught Drinking Liquor
On Saturday night, Surat industrialist Vatsal Naik was apprehended by the Surat police in an inebriated state while sitting in his luxurious Volvo car in the posh Umra area
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Surat : In the bustling diamond city of Surat, a stark contrast between the treatment of the wealthy and ordinary citizens by the law has once again come to light. A recent incident involving Vatsal Dinkar Naik, 56,the managing director of Mahavir Synthetics Private Limited and president of the South Gujarat Chemical Manufacturers Association (SGCMA), has highlighted the glaring disparities in the enforcement of justice.
On Saturday night, Surat industrialist Vatsal Naik was caught by the Surat police in an inebriated state while sitting in his luxurious Volvo car (GJ05RP1812) in the posh Umra are near Anuvrat Dwara. Naik rammed his Volvo Car in an inebriated state in the railings of the BRTS corridor near Anuvrat Dwar in Athwalines area.
The police officer on duty, belonging to the Umra police station, caught Naik drinking inside his vehicle. The situation quickly escalated when Naik, instead of cooperating, engaged in a heated argument with the officer. In an attempt to leverage his status, Naik allegedly insulted the police inspector, claiming, “You don’t know me, I am a reputed businessman, and I know the top minister in Gujarat.”
Naik is the resident of Meghdoot society in Athwalines area.
Despite the provocations, the officer promptly informed the Surat Police Commissioner about the incident. Acting on the Commissioner’s orders, Naik was taken to the Umra police station. His phone was seized, and a case of drunk driving was registered against him under the Motor Vehicle Act and Prohibition Act section 66(1). Naik was then made to remain in the police station.
Naik also owns a hazardous solids disposal company named Mahavir Eco Project Pvt Ltd.
However, this is where the incident took a turn that many believe exposes the two-tiered legal system in Surat. While ordinary citizens in drunk driving cases are typically kept in lock-up overnight and must appear before the court to secure bail, Naik’s experience was markedly different. Following calls from top ministers and influential MLAs, Naik was released from the police station late at night, avoiding the usual procedures and consequences faced by regular offenders.
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