Thane MLA Sanjay Kelkar Flags Over 13 Suspected Drug Hotspots To Police, Seeks Crackdown On Narcotics Network
Thane: Amid growing concerns over substance abuse threatening the younger generation, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Sanjay Kelkar has formally submitted a list of suspicious establishments and locations to the Thane Police Commissioner, demanding immediate and rigorous clampdowns. Complaints Point To Alleged Drug Sale Networks The submission follows persistent complaints from vigilant…
Thane's Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Sanjay Kelkar has officially handed over a list of suspected drug hotspots to the Thane Police Commissioner, requesting an urgent crackdown on narcotics distribution networks. The submission was prompted by numerous citizen complaints regarding the clandestine sale of narcotics such as M.D., charas, and ganja, as well as illegal hookah operations throughout the region, from the Thane railway station area to Ghodbunder Road.
According to local informants, more than 20 sites, including roadside kiosks, shanties, and highway corridors, are allegedly involved in these illicit trades. While public awareness campaigns under the Drug-Free India (*Nashamukt Bharat*) and Drug-Free Thane (*Nashamukt Thane*) initiatives have taken place, Kelkar highlighted that underground networks persist in several areas of the city.
In his letter to police leadership, Kelkar called for thorough searches and targeted raids to dismantle these criminal rings. The submitted report includes 13 primary trouble spots, urging law enforcement to take decisive action against operators who hide illegal substance trafficking under commercial premises and transport hubs.
Local stakeholders expressed hope that increased police vigilance would reduce narcotics accessibility and protect youth welfare across the district.
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