Police seized ganja, banned smoking products and liquor served beyond permissible hours after raiding a late-night party on Sunday (June 7, 2026) in Pune where more than 150 persons were present, an official said.
Acting on specific information, the raid was conducted at a venue in Tulapur village under the Lonikand police station limits at around 2.30 a.m. on Sunday (June 7), Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Gauhar Hasan said.
A total of 156 persons, including 107 men and 49 women, were found at the venue. Three of them were below 21 years of age, he said.
"The liquor permit obtained for the event was valid only till 11.30 pm on June 6. However, the party continued beyond the permitted time. During the raid, police recovered around three grams of ganja and seized three cup pots containing 10 banned hookah flavours," Mr. Hasan said.
Liquor valued at ₹9.22 lakh was also found at the venue. The total value of the seized materials is estimated at around ₹85 lakh, he said.
Police identified Aiman Sheikh of Blaze Entertainment and Yash Chaudhary of Star Light Entertainment as the principal organisers of the event, Mr. Hasan said.
Further legal action was underway, the official said.
The raid was conducted by a police team comprising 15 officers and 65 constables, he added.
Published - June 07, 2026 10:40 am IST
Maharashtra / Pune / police
Source: The Hindu - India News
