Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Pelhar Police Seize Banned Gutkha Worth ₹6.39 Lakh
In a recent police action in Maharashtra, the Pelhar Police conducted a raid on a shop in Nalasopara East.
They found and seized a large amount of banned gutkha, a type of tobacco product, worth ₹6.39 lakh.
The shopkeeper, Javed Ahmed Zaheer Ahmed Ansari, was arrested for selling these illegal items.
The police are continuing their efforts to stop the sale of such banned products to keep people healthy and safe.
They plan to conduct more raids in the future to enforce the law strictly.
Pelhar Police conducted a raid on Sana General Stores in Nalasopara East, seizing banned gutkha worth ₹6.39 lakh.
The shopkeeper, Javed Ahmed Zaheer Ahmed Ansari (38), was arrested for illegally stocking and selling gutkha.
The raid was carried out on December 25, 2025, by Assistant Police Inspector Ramesh Waghchaure and his team.
The case was registered under Section 123 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Police officials stated that such drives will continue to protect public health and ensure strict enforcement of the law.
- Who
- Pelhar Police, Shopkeeper Javed Ahmed Zaheer Ahmed Ansari
- What
- Seizure of banned gutkha worth ₹6.39 lakh, arrest of shopkeeper
- When
- December 25, 2025
- Where
- Nalasopara East, Vasai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To crack down on the sale of banned tobacco products and protect public health
- Location
- Nalasopara East, Vasai, Maharashtra
- Date of Raid
- December 25, 2025
- Value of Seized Gutkha
- ₹6,39,493
- Accused
- Javed Ahmed Zaheer Ahmed Ansari (38)
- Legal Provisions
- Section 123 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Sections 26(2)(i), 26(3), and 26(4) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006