Archive · 6 Jan 2026
IAS Officer Arrested, Suspended Amid Community Support
An IAS officer named Rajendrakumar Patel was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in Gujarat for alleged money laundering.
After his arrest, the Gujarat Government put him on deemed suspension.
The court decided to keep him in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate until January 7.
The Patidar community, including leaders like Varun Patel, held a rally in support of Rajendrakumar, alleging that he is being unfairly targeted.
They submitted a memorandum to the local Mamlatdar, seeking a law to check marriages after elopement and to stop biased behavior towards Gujarati officers.
The community believes that similar actions should be taken against all collectors involved in granting non-agriculture use applications.
IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on January 2 for alleged money laundering.
The Gujarat Government placed Patel under deemed suspension following his arrest.
A special PMLA court sent Patel to the Enforcement Directorate's custody until January 7.
The Patidar community, led by Varun Patel, held a rally in support of Rajendrakumar, alleging he is being unfairly targeted.
The community submitted a memorandum seeking a law to check marriages after elopement and to stop biased behavior towards Gujarati officers.
- Who
- IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel and the Patidar community
- What
- Arrest and suspension of Patel, community support rally
- When
- Arrested on January 2, rally held on January 8
- Where
- Gujarat, India
- Why
- Alleged money laundering case and community support
Patidar Community
Gujarat Government
Targeting of Rajendrakumar Patel
Patidar Community
The Patidar community believes Patel is being unfairly targeted in a corruption case and that similar actions should be taken against all collectors involved in granting non-agriculture use applications.
Gujarat Government
The Gujarat Government has taken action against Patel based on allegations of money laundering and corruption.
Community Support
Patidar Community
The Patidar community views Patel as respectable and the pride of their clan, organizing rallies and submitting memorandums to support him.
Gujarat Government
The government has not publicly commented on the community's support for Patel.
- Officer's Name
- Rajendrakumar Patel
- Arresting Agency
- Enforcement Directorate
- Arrest Date
- January 2
- Custody Duration
- Till January 7
- Suspension Type
- Deemed suspension
- Suspension Authority
- General Administration Department
- Legal Basis
- All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969
- Case Type
- Money laundering
- Community Support
- Patidar community
- Community Leader
- Varun Patel
Sources
Gujarat Govt puts IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel under deemed suspension after his arrest by ED
Bribery-linked money laundering case: Gujarat IAS officer suspended after arrest by ED
‘He has been targeted’: Patidar community throws weight behind IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel
‘He has been targeted’: Patidar community throws weight behind IAS officer Rajendra Patel facing corruption charges
