Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Gujarat Man Blocks Road for Firecrackers
A man named Deepak Ijardar in Gujarat, India, decided to celebrate his son's 19th birthday in a very unusual way.
He and some friends blocked a busy road at night and started bursting firecrackers.
This caused a lot of traffic because cars and bikes had to stop and wait.
People honked their horns, but the celebration continued.
Many people were upset because it caused a lot of disruption and noise.
The man said that other events in the area also cause traffic jams but don't face any action.
The police have filed a case against him for violating public order.
It's important to celebrate special occasions, but it's also important to think about how our actions affect others, especially when it comes to public safety and convenience.
Deepak Ijardar, a 58-year-old builder from Surat, blocked a busy road in the Dumas area to burst firecrackers for his son's 19th birthday celebration.
Videos from December 21 show Ijardar and his companions blocking traffic and launching sparklers and string crackers.
Ijardar defended his actions, stating that other events causing traffic jams face no action and blamed rivals for tarnishing his reputation.
A case has been filed against Ijardar for violating public order under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The incident sparked public outrage due to the disruption and potential safety hazards caused by the celebration.
- Who
- Deepak Ijardar, a 58-year-old builder from Surat, Gujarat
- What
- Blocked a busy road and burst firecrackers to celebrate his son's 19th birthday
- When
- December 21, at night
- Where
- Dumas area, Surat, Gujarat, India
- Why
- To celebrate his son's birthday, claiming similar events go unchecked
Public and Authorities
Deepak Ijardar
Action's Appropriateness
Public and Authorities
The action was inappropriate and caused public inconvenience and safety hazards.
Deepak Ijardar
The action was a celebration and comparable to other events that cause traffic jams without facing action.
Public Reaction
Public and Authorities
The public and authorities view the action as a violation of public order and safety.
Deepak Ijardar
Ijardar claims his rivals brought the incident to public attention to tarnish his reputation.
- Location
- Dumas area, Surat, Gujarat, India
- Event
- Son's 19th birthday celebration
- Action
- Blocking traffic, bursting firecrackers
- Public Reaction
- Outrage and inconvenience
- Key Figure
- Deepak Ijardar (58-year-old builder)
- Legal Action
- Case filed under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Date
- December 21
Sources
Gujarat Businessman Blocks Traffic, Bursts Firecrackers On Busy Road For Son’s Birthday; Sparks Outrage | VIDEO
Fireworks to FIR: Builder bursts crackers on Surat road to celebrate son’s birthday; held
Gujarat Man Blocks Road To Burst Firecrackers, Says "I Am A Celebrity"
VIDEO: Surat Businessman Blocks Busy Road For Son's Birthday Celebration, Threatens Commuters With Fireworks, Faces Charges
