Pune Police Step Up Anti-Drug Drive; Court Orders Addict To Rehab

Pune City Police intensified anti-drug campaign under 'Drug-Free Pune' initiative, registering 162 NDPS cases in 2026, arresting 283, and seizing drugs/property worth ₹11.28 crore.

In a first for Pune City Police and possibly Maharashtra, a court ordered a drug addict to rehabilitation under Section 64A of the NDPS Act, requiring monthly progress reports.

During July 2026, Pune Police registered 138 drug consumption cases and encouraged addicts to seek treatment.

Pune Police initiate preventive detention against repeat traffickers under PIT NDPS Act and MCOCA.

Police organized 'Secure Horizon for Youth' program on July 16, 2026, attended by over 3,000 school/college representatives, and held 104 awareness programs in 2026.