Archive · 17 Sep 2026
18 Illegal Kiosks Removed in Bhosari Over Public Drinking Complaints
Police and municipal officials removed 18 kiosks from an area in Bhosari.
People had complained that some kiosks were connected to drinking alcohol in public.
Officials said some stalls provided space or materials for this activity.
The kiosks were located near PMT Chowk, a busy place.
Police said public drinking was disturbing people and might cause trouble.
The action happened on September 16.
Bhosari Police said they had registered 179 cases involving open drinking earlier in 2026.
Police said they will continue acting against illegal businesses and public drinking.
Residents were asked to report such activities.
Pimpri-Chinchwad Police and the municipal corporation removed 18 kiosks at PMT Chowk in Bhosari.
The September 16 operation followed complaints about public drinking near pan and food kiosks.
Officials alleged some kiosks provided space and materials for people to consume alcohol publicly.
Police said the activity inconvenienced citizens and could create law-and-order problems in the busy area.
Bhosari Police reported 179 open-drinking cases between January 1 and September 16, 2026.
- Who
- Pimpri-Chinchwad Police, Bhosari Police Station and the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation.
- What
- Officials removed 18 illegal kiosks allegedly linked to public drinking and unauthorised operations.
- When
- September 16; police reported 179 open-drinking cases from January 1 to September 16, 2026.
- Where
- PMT Chowk in Bhosari, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune.
- Why
- To curb public drinking, illegal businesses and activities officials said were inconveniencing citizens and potentially creating law-and-order problems.
- Kiosks removed
- 18
- Location
- PMT Chowk, Bhosari
- Action date
- September 16
- Police station
- Bhosari Police Station
- Open-drinking cases
- 179 cases registered from January 1 to September 16, 2026
- Authorities involved
- Pimpri-Chinchwad Police and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation
- Reported concern
- Public alcohol consumption around pan and food kiosks