Archive · 27 Dec 2025
MSHRC Takes Action on Nashik Prison Drug Video
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) has taken action after a video showed prisoners in Nashik Road Central Prison allegedly smoking ganja.
The Commission sent notices to senior police and prison officials for their responses.
A jailor from the prison appeared before the Commission, but the case was adjourned until March 30, 2026, as the detailed report is still pending.
The Commission is concerned about the human rights issues and the security lapses in the prison.
The incident was brought to light by media reports and viral videos on social media.
Prison authorities claim the videos are old and an investigation is underway to verify the facts.
MSHRC took suo motu cognisance of a video allegedly showing inmates smoking ganja in Nashik Road Central Prison.
Notices were issued to senior police and prison officials for their responses.
A jailor from the prison appeared before the Commission, and the case was adjourned to March 30, 2026.
The Commission expressed serious human rights concerns and highlighted the need for investigation.
Media reports and viral videos on social media brought the incident to light, with prison authorities claiming the videos are old.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) and Nashik Road Central Prison officials
- What
- Alleged ganja use by inmates and security lapses in Nashik Road Central Prison
- When
- Action taken on December 27, 2025; next hearing on March 30, 2026
- Where
- Nashik Road Central Prison, Nashik, Maharashtra
- Why
- To address serious human rights concerns and investigate the alleged incident
- Organization
- Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC)
- Location
- Nashik Road Central Prison, Nashik, Maharashtra
- Incident
- Alleged ganja use by inmates
- Action Taken
- Suo motu cognisance, notices issued to officials
- Next Hearing
- March 30, 2026
- Source of Action
- Media reports and viral videos
- Officials Notified
- Additional Director General of Police (Correctional Services), Pune; Commissioner of Police, Nashik; Superintendent of Police, Nashik (Rural); Superintendent of Nashik Road Central Prison