Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Thane Police Seeks Public Support for Drug-Free India Campaign
Thane Police Commissioner Ashutosh Dumbre asked people to help make India and Maharashtra drug-free.
He said police action alone cannot solve the drug problem.
Drug abuse can hurt families and may lead some young people toward crime.
A public event in Bhiwandi promoted awareness about the dangers of drugs.
Young people took part in a reel-making competition.
Winners in two age groups received prizes.
Dumbre asked citizens to help people struggling with addiction find support.
He also asked them to report drug trafficking to the police.
He encouraged sports and other positive activities to keep young people away from drugs.
Thane Police Commissioner Ashutosh Dumbre urged broad public participation in anti-drug campaigns.
Dumbre said drug abuse damages families and can increase vulnerability to criminal activity.
A reel-making competition promoted drug-abuse awareness among participants below and above 18.
Police encouraged citizens to support people facing addiction and report trafficking or other illegal activity.
Police reported seizing narcotics worth about ₹25 crore in 2025 and ₹99 crore in 2026 so far.
- Who
- Thane Police Commissioner Ashutosh Dumbre, police officials, public representatives, young people and other citizens.
- What
- Officials promoted public participation in the Drug-Free India and Drug-Free Maharashtra campaigns and recognized winners of an anti-drug reel competition.
- When
- The article does not state the date; it says police seized approximately ₹25 crore in narcotics during 2025 and around ₹99 crore during 2026 so far.
- Where
- Bhiwandi, within the Thane Police Commissionerate area of Maharashtra.
- Why
- Dumbre said drug abuse harms families, can contribute to criminal activity and requires cooperation between police and the public.
- Speaker
- Thane Police Commissioner Ashutosh Dumbre
- Event
- An award distribution ceremony organized by the Bhiwandi Police Deputy Commissionerate
- Awareness activity
- A reel-making competition with separate categories for participants below 18 and above 18
- 2025 narcotics seizures
- Approximately ₹25 crore, according to Dumbre
- 2026 narcotics seizures
- Around ₹99 crore so far, according to Dumbre
- Public appeal
- Citizens were urged to support people facing addiction, report drug-related illegal activity and promote constructive activities such as sports.