A video of Surat Police and Gujarat Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, riding self-balancing e-scooters is going viral on social media. Users are sharing the clip with the claim that the Gujarat government imported the e-scooters from China. However, our investigation found this claim to be false.
Dravidian Insights claimed, ‘Surat Police inducted self balancing e-bikes for patrolling. Imported from China?’
Surat Police inducted self balancing e-bikes for patrolling 😭 Imported from China? https://t.co/uRQYqQhG4C pic.twitter.com/iZKdYMZgV6
— Dravidian Insights (@dstock_insights) March 31, 2025
Mukesh asserted, ‘Another waste of public money , Surat police bought some China made self balancing scooters ..’
Another waste of public money , Surat police bought some China made self balancing scooters ..pic.twitter.com/csdwRwCgHR
— Mukesh (@mikejava85) March 31, 2025
Santosh Yadav Phd wrote, ‘Promoting Make in India, the Gujarat government has purchased e-bikes from China for the police.’
मेक इन इण्डिया को बढ़ावा देते हुए गुजरात सरकार ने पुलिस के लिए चाइना से ई बाइक खरीदा है।😊
— Santosh Yadav, Ph.D. (@sky_phd) March 31, 2025
pic.twitter.com/hIkzsDIUjH
Nitesh Rai wrote, ‘Surat police has been given this scooter from China to chase the expensive cars of the rich people there.’
सूरत पुलिस को वहां के अमीरजादों की महंगी कार का पीछा करने के लिए चाइना का ये स्कूटर दिया गया है 👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/0wCcFcVMjp
— Niteesh Rai (@toniteesh) April 1, 2025
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Fact Check
We began our fact-checking process by conducting a relevant Google search. During our search, we found an article published by United News of India on February 3, 2025. The article stated, “In a novel initiative to enhance law enforcement efficiency and sustainability, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative ‘Project Green,’ handed over 25 self-balancing e-bikes to the Surat City and District Police. The handover ceremony was attended by Hon’ble Minister of State for Home, Harshbhai Sanghavi.”
The article further highlighted that these self-balancing e-bikes aim to revolutionize police patrolling, especially in areas where four-wheelers face accessibility challenges, such as narrow streets, busy marketplaces, and event venues. These e-bikes are expected to improve police mobility, enhance response times, and boost crime prevention efforts.
During the event, Harshbhai Sanghavi said, “The introduction of self-balancing e-bikes is a big step towards smart policing. In densely crowded areas like market zones and public spaces, traditional police vehicles face mobility constraints. These e-bikes will enhance patrolling efficiency while also promoting environmental conservation. I appreciate AM/NS India for their commitment to sustainability and congratulate Surat Police on this forward-thinking initiative.”
Additionally, we found supporting articles from Ahmedabad Mirror and First India confirming that the e-scooters were manufactured by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) under its CSR initiative ‘Project Green’.
Furthermore, a social media post by Harshbhai Sanghavi on February 3, 2025, reads, “Empowering safety with innovation! NewAgePolicing. 25 new self-balancing e-scooters added to our fleet. Grateful for AMNS India’s contribution to our green initiatives.”
To further verify the claim, we checked the ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India website, which states, “AM/NS India is a joint venture between the world’s leading steel companies, ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel. Established in December 2019, post-acquisition of Essar Steel, we are an integrated flat steel manufacturer—from iron ore to ready-to-market products. With over 600 steel grades, we serve industries such as agriculture, automotive, infrastructure, defence, and energy, contributing to an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”
Moreover, our investigation confirmed that ArcelorMittal S.A. is a Luxembourg-based multinational steel corporation headquartered in Luxembourg City, while Nippon Steel is a Japan-based steel company.
Hence, the claim that Gujarat Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Surat Police were riding Chinese-made e-scooters is false. The fact is that the e-scooters were built by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) under its CSR initiative ‘Project Green’, making them Indian-manufactured vehicles and not Chinese imports.
| Claim | Surat Police imported China-made e-scooters. |
| Claimed by | Social media users |
| Fact Check | The claim is completely false. The e-scooters used by Surat Police were not imported from China but were manufactured in India by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) under its CSR initiative ‘Project Green’. |
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