What laws did Nagpur police enforce in Bajaj Nagar?

Nagpur police enforced the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, and sections of the BNS for public nuisance and traffic violations.

How much liquor and what vehicle were seized in the Nagpur police operation?

Police seized foreign liquor worth ₹1.16 lakh and a black vehicle bearing a Uttar Pradesh registration number, valued at ₹18 lakh.

Which areas were targeted during the Nagpur police enforcement blitz?

The enforcement blitz targeted areas including VNIT Road, Abhyankar Nagar Chowk, Bajaj Nagar Chowk, and several other key congestion points in Nagpur.

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Nagpur Blitz: Cops Target Public Smoking and Illegal Liquor

29 Dec

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Summary

Police registered 183 cases for public smoking under COTPA.
Three Saoji restaurants are under investigation for unlicensed liquor.
Foreign liquor worth ₹1.16 lakh and a ₹18 lakh vehicle were seized.

Nagpur Blitz: Cops Target Public Smoking and Illegal Liquor

Nagpur City Police executed a significant enforcement operation in Bajaj Nagar between December 16 and December 28. The multi-faceted drive aimed to curb public smoking, illegal liquor sales, and traffic offenses, focusing on congested areas and public spaces. A substantial number of cases, 183 in total, were registered under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) for violations related to smoking in public.

The crackdown also targeted the illicit liquor trade, resulting in three cases each under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act for unlawful sale and transportation of alcohol. Authorities seized foreign liquor valued at ₹1.16 lakh, alongside a vehicle worth ₹18 lakh, bringing the total seized property value to ₹19.16 lakh. Additionally, three Saoji restaurants are being scrutinized for allegedly permitting unlicensed alcohol consumption on their premises.