Arrest in Rajkot TRP Game Zone Fire Case
The Gujarat police have arrested another partner of the Rajkot-based TRP game zone, where a tragic fire last week killed more than 50 people, an official told PTI on May 28.
Arrest Details of TRP Game Zone Fire Case:
Dhaval Thakkar, the proprietor of Dhaval Corporation, which operated the TRP game zone alongside five partners of Raceway Enterprises, was apprehended in Abu Road, Rajasthan. Banaskantha Superintendent of Police Akshayraj Makwana confirmed the arrest.
Top 10 Updates About the Case:
1) Primary Suspect Apprehended:
Dhaval Thakkar, the primary suspect in the Rajkot TRP Game Zone fire, hails from Abu Road, Rajasthan, as per a Hindustan Times report. He absconded following the outbreak of the fire.
2) Arrests Made So Far:
Four individuals have been arrested so far in connection with the fire at the game zone. Thakkar’s arrest follows the detention of Yuvrajsinh Solanki and Rahul Rathod, partners in Raceway Enterprises, and game zone manager Nitin Jain. A Rajkot court remanded them in 14-day police custody on Monday, May 27.
3) FIR Filed
The police have filed an FIR against six people: Thakkar, Solanki, Rathod, and Raceway Enterprises partners Ashoksinh Jadeja, Kiritsinh Jadeja, and Prakashchand Hiran.
4) Charges Faced
They face charges under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide), 337 (causing hurt by an act endangering life or personal safety), 338 (causing grievous hurt endangering life or personal safety), and 114 (presence when an offense is committed).
5) Court Proceedings
Special public prosecutor Tushar Gokani informed journalists that Yuvrajsinh Solanki attempted to feign remorse during court proceedings, but his behavior quickly changed. He initially appeared sorrowful upon entering the court but soon began laughing and arguing with the court personnel.
6) Accused Behaviour
Gokani highlighted that the accused displayed evasive behavior during questioning and document submission, which led to the request for further police custody.
7) Government Action
Meanwhile, the state government transferred the civic chief, police commissioner, and two other IPS officers for the incident. Gujarat has replaced Rajkot Police Commissioner Raju Bhargava with 1999 batch IPS officer Brijesh Kumar Jha. The government also transferred Vidhi Choudhary, Additional Commissioner of Police (Administration, Traffic and Crime), to Rajkot City, Sudhirkumar J Desai, DCP-Zone 2, Rajkot.
8) Special Investigation Team
The state government has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the incident.
9) State Government Compensation
The Gujarat government has also announced an ex gratia payment of ₹4 lakh to the families of each deceased person.
10) Central Government Compensation
The central government has also promised an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased individual.
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