A few years ago, after witnessing the rapid prosperity of Surat, a senior political leader from Saurashtra brought together land mafias and formed a gang that came to be known as the Mahakal Group. The sudden raid by the Income Tax Department’s DDI wing on the mastermind of this Mahakal Group in Surat has sent shockwaves.

Earlier, the government had neutralized several associates of this gang. However, questions are now being raised: Does the Mahakal gang still exist, or is this the final blow against it? Will all its remaining members now be completely eliminated?

As land prices in Surat skyrocketed, a senior political leader from Saurashtra formed a gang of around 30 people nearly five years ago. According to a report published by *Divya Bhaskar*, the gang included 10 land mafias, 4 journalists, 2 gangsters, along with politicians, lawyers, and chartered accountants. The gang created immense terror in Surat, leaving industrialists deeply distressed.

Eventually, the matter reached the Prime Minister, following which strict action was taken. Over time, the gang dispersed, but some individuals continued operating independently and reportedly received backing from powerful quarters. It is said that some associates of the gang attempted to reassert themselves.

The main accused had purchased six luxury cars. During the IT raids, approximately ₹1.3 crore in cash, luxury vehicles, and several important documents were seized. The IT team conducted raids at multiple locations starting Wednesday morning. Following these raids, panic has spread among other associates of the Mahakal Group. Gradually, more information about them is emerging, and details of their alleged scams are expected to surface further in the coming days.