As Navratri begins, young people are excitedly preparing to play Garba all night, but parents and partners are increasingly anxious. Sales of surveillance devices have spiked by 50% during Navratri, while private detective agencies are offering special packages to monitor children and partners.
This trend has been observed in cities like Ahmedabad and Surat for several years. Couples, parents, and concerned individuals are hiring private detectives to ensure their loved ones are not falling into bad company while enjoying the festival.
A GPS seller in Surat, confirmed that sales of small and portable GPS devices have risen sharply this Navratri, with over 1,200 units sold. Prices range between ₹2,200 and ₹3,000. These devices are compact, easily hidden in purses, cars, or even chaniya choli, and can run continuously for 9–12 days, covering the nine days of the festival. Users can track a vehicle’s location, speed, route, and stops via mobile apps.
Prakash Prajapati, a veteran private detective in South Gujarat, explained that detective services complement electronic surveillance. He highlighted two main methods: electronic surveillance, which involves GPS trackers, hidden audio recorders, and spy cameras, and human surveillance, where detectives follow and monitor individuals directly.
Modern devices like cameras hidden in buttons, pens, watches, or kitchen appliances help collect evidence efficiently. Spy teams claim an 80% success rate, providing live location, photos, and videos to clients. Occasionally, confrontations arise, but trained teams manage these situations carefully.
