Chaos was reported at singer Jigardan Gadhavi’s garba event in Ahmedabad after ticket holders were allegedly denied entry on the second night of Navratri, with attendees seeking refunds and some reportedly damaging posters at the venue, according to Sandesh.
The report said the incident followed complaints from attendees who had purchased passes but were unable to enter the event. When organisers allegedly failed to provide a satisfactory response, some attendees protested and tore down posters linked to the programme.
Sandesh reported that the trouble came after the first night of the event, when more than 3,000 people were allegedly allowed into the venue despite claims that its approved capacity was about 1,000. The report said the venue had limited space and that people continued to be admitted until late in the evening.
The report also alleged that the garba event was held without a fire no-objection certificate. A fire brigade team reportedly visited the site and conducted an inspection. Sandesh said the episode raised questions about whether organisers had complied with required safety arrangements before allowing a large crowd into the venue.
According to the report, attendees alleged that organisers of several large commercial garba events in Ahmedabad were prioritising revenue while overlooking safety rules. Similar complaints were reportedly received from events held at prominent grounds and party plots along the S.G. Highway and S.P. Ring Road.
The reported crowding also affected families and older attendees. Sandesh said children and senior citizens were caught in the pushing and congestion, while a separate confrontation allegedly took place between attendees and bouncers at one party plot. The report did not identify the specific venue for that separate incident.
The episode highlights the operational risks created when the number of people admitted to a temporary event venue exceeds the space and safety arrangements available there. For ticket holders, the immediate concerns included access despite holding passes, refunds and the adequacy of crowd-control systems at the site.
Sandesh also reported that the fire brigade and police reached the location after the incident. The supplied report does not provide details of any police case, enforcement action, refund decision or subsequent clarification from the organisers or singer Jigardan Gadhavi. Further official information on the venue’s permitted capacity, fire clearance and action taken remains awaited.
