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Thane MLA Seeks Strict Action Against Illegal Drugs, Hookah Parlours
Thane MLA Sanjay Kelkar says illegal drugs and secret hookah parlours are still a problem in the city.
Some residents reported seeing suspected drug activity near parked trucks and tempos.
They also complained about hidden hookah parlours.
These concerns were raised at a public meeting called Jan Sevakacha Jan Samvad.
Kelkar said the locations were shared with police officials.
He plans to meet the Commissioner of Police soon.
He wants stronger action to protect young people from addiction.
The effort is connected to India’s campaign for a drug-free country.
Thane MLA Sanjay Kelkar raised concerns about illicit drug trading and secret hookah parlours in the city.
Residents reported drug activity allegedly taking place behind parked trucks and tempos in open areas and along roadsides.
The complaints were discussed at the 129th Jan Sevakacha Jan Samvad public dialogue forum.
Kelkar said information about suspected illegal hotspots had been shared with local law enforcement officials.
He plans to meet the Commissioner of Police within two days to seek immediate enforcement measures.
- Who
- Thane MLA Sanjay Kelkar, concerned residents, and local law enforcement officials.
- What
- Complaints about illicit drug trading and secret hookah parlours were raised, with calls for strict police action.
- Where
- Across Thane, including areas near parked trucks, tempos, open spaces, and roadsides.
- When
- The concerns were raised during the 129th Jan Sevakacha Jan Samvad forum; Kelkar said he would meet the Commissioner of Police within two days.
- Why
- To combat substance abuse, protect young people from addiction, and support efforts to make Thane hookah-parlour-free.
Key facts
- Location
- Thane
- Main concern
- Illicit drug trade and secret hookah parlours
- Forum
- 129th Jan Sevakacha Jan Samvad
- Reported locations
- Behind parked trucks and tempos, open spaces, and roadsides
- Police engagement
- Information about suspected hotspots was shared with local law enforcement
- Planned meeting
- Sanjay Kelkar said he would meet the Commissioner of Police within two days
- Related campaign
- Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, or the Addiction-Free India Campaign
Quotes
Sanjay Kelkar
Thane Member of the Legislative Assembly who raised concerns about illegal drugs and hookah parlours
“To ensure that the youth of our historic and culturally rich city of Thane are not ruined by addiction, this movement will be aggressively carried forward in the coming days through public agitation and active cooperation with the police.”
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