Maharashtra to Use MCOCA Against Gutkha Sellers Near Schools

The government of Maharashtra wants to use a strong law called MCOCA to stop people from selling gutkha, a type of chewing tobacco, near schools.

Right now, even though gutkha is banned, many shops still sell it, especially close to schools and colleges.

The government has already raided many shops and seized a lot of illegal products, but the sales keep coming back.

To make the law stronger, they want to treat the people who sell gutkha as part of organised crime.

This will help them catch and punish these sellers more easily.

They also plan to teach students and parents about the dangers of gutkha and other similar products.