Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Pune Sex Racketeer Kalyani Deshpande Booked Under MCOCA for Drugs
Kalyani, a woman known for running a sex business, is now in trouble for allegedly selling marijuana.
The police found a lot of drugs at her shop and arrested her, her husband, and her niece's husband.
She has a long history of criminal activities, including sex trafficking, and was previously arrested and convicted.
This is the first time she's been linked to drug dealing, and the police think she may have been getting the drugs from people in other states.
She was previously convicted under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) for sex trafficking.
Kalyani Deshpande, a known sex racketeer, has been booked under MCOCA for alleged involvement in a marijuana business.
Police raided her garment shop, Kalyani Collection, and recovered approximately 21 kg of marijuana.
Kalyani, along with her husband and niece's husband, was arrested, with the investigation revealing a potential drug distribution network.
This marks the first drug-related case against her, with suspicions of ties to smugglers operating from Odisha via Andhra Pradesh.
She has a long criminal history in sex trafficking and was previously convicted and sentenced under MCOCA in 2022.
- Who
- Kalyani Deshpande, her husband Umesh, niece Aishwarya, and Aishwarya's husband Abhishekh were involved.
- What
- Kalyani Deshpande, a sex racketeer, was booked under MCOCA for drug-related offenses.
- When
- The raid occurred on May 24th of this year, and Kalyani was arrested on June 15th.
- Where
- The garment shop 'Kalyani Collection' in Pune and Rajanagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Kalyani allegedly started selling marijuana to make more money, alongside her sex racket.
Law Enforcement
Kalyani Deshpande
Gang Activity
Law Enforcement
Kalyani was running an organized criminal gang with her husband, niece, and her niece's husband
Kalyani Deshpande
Kalyani's side of the story isn't mentioned
- Name
- Kalyani Umesh Deshpande
- Age
- 56
- Charge
- MCOCA & NDPS Act
- Location of Shop
- Kalyani Collection, Pashan-Sus Road, Pune
- Marijuana Recovered
- 21 kg
- Estimated Value of Drugs
- Rs 11 lakh
- Prior Conviction
- PITA and MCOCA charges in 2022