Hookah Parlour at Ram Nagar Restaurant Busted Nagpur police conducted a raid on a restaurant in Ram Nagar, uncovering an illegal hookah parlour operating under the guise of a café. The operation, carried out on Friday night, led to the registration of cases against five individuals, including the establishment’s owner. The accused include Brijesh Pal (35) from WCL Colony, Prakash Khadka (28) from New Colony, Sujal Mendhe (21) from Ambazari Tekdi, Uday Yadav (23) from Godhni, and Suraj Gajbhiyye (23) from Ambazari Tekdi. The raid was initiated after intelligence indicated the premises were serving hookah to customers. During the operation, police found patrons engaged in hookah consumption and seized prohibited tobacco products along with hookah equipment. The action was part of a broader effort to dismantle illegal hookah parlours that operate within restaurants and cafés, which authorities claim have proliferated in the city. The raid was supervised by DCP Nityanand Jha, with senior officers such as Vinod Godbole, Rajesh Lohi, Baljit Thakur, Kamlesh Naneer, and Pravin Lokhande involved in the enforcement. The police emphasized that the operation targeted establishments that circumvent regulations by disguising their activities as legitimate businesses. This case highlights ongoing efforts to curb the illegal trade of hookah, which is often linked to health risks and regulatory violations. The arrests and seizures underscore the authorities’ commitment to enforcing laws against unlicensed operations that pose threats to public health and safety.#nagpur_police #ram_nagar #brijesh_pal #prakash_khadka #sujal_mendhe
