Five Detained After Christmas Display Vandalised at Ahmedabad Mall

Overview

• Men entered Palladium Mall near Thaltej on SG Highway and pulled down a Christmas tree and other year-end decorations in the central atrium.
• Vastrapur police detained five people at the scene to prevent further damage and restore order, and a case had not yet been registered, according to inspector LL Chavda.
• Officials identified those detained as members of the lesser-known Hindu outfit Bhagwa Sena.
• Videos shared on social media showed individuals knocking down trees and decorations as mall security moved to manage the disruption.
• The episode followed local agitation over school Christmas holidays, and Bhagwa Sena chief Kamal Raval said the group wants malls to showcase Hindu festivals throughout the year.