Pune: 18 Illegal Kiosks Removed At Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Bhosari Over Public Drinking Complaints

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Police and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) recently removed 18 illegal kiosks in Bhosari, following complaints that certain stalls were accommodating public alcohol consumption. This joint action took place on September 16, carried out by the Bhosari Police Station and the relevant PCMC department. The primary objective of the drive was to curb public drinking, illegal activities, and nuisances to citizens.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 3) Maruti Jagtap stated that complaints had been received regarding kiosks operating on both sides of the road near PMT Chowk. Upon inspection, police discovered that some individuals were consuming alcohol near pan and food stalls in the vicinity. Authorities alleged that some kiosks were allegedly providing space and materials that enabled people to drink alcohol openly.

PMT Chowk is a bustling area with high footfall. Police claimed that such activities were causing inconvenience to people and could potentially lead to law and order issues. During the joint inspection, teams took action against encroachments and unauthorized operations, ultimately removing a total of 18 kiosks from the area.

The Bhosari Police reported 179 cases of public drinking registered between January 1, 2026, and September 16, 2026. The latest drive aims to prevent businesses and kiosks from becoming places where people gather to consume alcohol publicly.

Police emphasized that they would continue taking action against public drinking, illegal businesses, and activities that inconvenience citizens. They also encouraged residents to report instances of public drinking or other illegal activities to the police.