Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Seven Arrested After Fatal Chase Crash In Surat
Amish Patel was driving home in Surat district when he came across a traffic jam.
The jam was linked to a group carrying a Ganesh idol in a truck.
Police say some men attacked and chased Patel’s car.
They allege the car then crashed into a wall.
Patel died in the crash.
He was 45 years old and worked in transport.
Residents and his family held protests because they wanted justice.
Police later arrested seven men and accused them of culpable homicide.
Police arrested seven men nearly 10 days after Amish Patel died in a car crash in Surat district.
The men are accused of culpable homicide after allegedly attacking and chasing Patel’s vehicle.
Police allege the chase caused the vehicle to ram into a wall.
Patel, a 45-year-old transport businessman, was travelling home to Saroli village on September 12.
Residents and Patel’s family protested at Olpad police station and demanded justice and an FIR against the suspects.
- Who
- Amish Patel, a 45-year-old transport businessman; police arrested seven men in connection with his death.
- What
- A car chase and alleged attack ended with Patel’s vehicle crashing into a wall, leading to his death.
- When
- The crash occurred on September 12; the arrests were made almost 10 days later.
- Where
- The incident occurred in Surat district, while Patel was travelling between Pinjrat village and Saroli village in Olpad taluka.
- Why
- Police said the arrests followed allegations that the men attacked and chased Patel’s vehicle; residents and family members had demanded justice and an FIR.
- Victim
- Amish Patel, a 45-year-old transport businessman
- Incident date
- September 12
- Location
- Olpad taluka, Surat district
- Arrests
- Seven men
- Charge
- Culpable homicide
- Alleged cause
- An attack and chase allegedly caused Patel’s vehicle to hit a wall
- Police action
- The arrests followed protests and memorandums submitted by residents and family members