Archive · 29 May 2025
Nagpur Police Raid Illegal E-Cigarette and Hookah Trade
Imagine the police are like superheroes fighting bad guys who sell things that are not good for you, like electronic cigarettes and flavored hookahs.
The police in Nagpur, India, planned a secret mission called 'Mission Axes.'
They went to many shops and other places to find and stop the sale of these items, which are against the law.
They took away a lot of the forbidden stuff, worth a lot of money.
The police arrested some people and are now checking who owns these shops and if they broke any rules.
They want to protect young people from these harmful substances.
They're also asking people to call a special number if they know anything about these bad things happening.
Nagpur police conducted overnight raids targeting illegal e-cigarette and tobacco trade.
The operation, named 'Mission Axes,' involved 125 personnel and 25 officers across 17 locations.
Police seized contraband including e-cigarettes, hookah flavors, and cash totaling over ₹43 lakh.
Raids were conducted based on intelligence regarding a 'web supply' network offering home delivery.
The prime accused, Ankush Shahu, was the main target, with his godown also raided.
- Who
- Nagpur City Police, led by Commissioner Ravinder Singal, targeted illegal e-cigarette and hookah businesses.
- What
- Nagpur police conducted raids, seizing e-cigarettes, hookah flavors, and other banned items, arresting 26 individuals.
- When
- The raids took place overnight, concluding Wednesday morning.
- Where
- Nagpur, India, at 17 locations, including shops and godowns across the city.
- Why
- To crack down on the illegal e-cigarette and tobacco trade, aiming to protect youth and society from harmful substances.
- Location
- Nagpur City
- Police Commissioner
- Ravinder Singal
- Locations Raided
- 17
- Total Value of Seized Goods
- ₹43 lakh
- Accused Registered
- 26
- Texas Smoke Shop Outlets Targeted
- 13
- MANAS Helpline Number
- 1933