07 June,2026 01:00 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
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Pune Police raided a late-night party in Tulapur village in the early hours of Sunday and seized ganja, banned hookah-related products and liquor allegedly being served beyond the permitted time limit. More than 150 people were present at the venue when the operation was carried out, officials said.
The raid was conducted under the jurisdiction of the Lonikand police station following specific intelligence inputs regarding alleged violations at the event.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Gauhar Hasan, the operation was carried out at around 2.30 am on Sunday.
Police teams found 156 people at the venue, including 107 men and 49 women. Officials said three of the attendees were below the age of 21.
Authorities launched the raid after receiving information that the event was continuing beyond the permitted time and that prohibited substances may have been present at the location.
Investigators said the organisers had obtained permission to serve liquor only until 11.30 pm on June 6. However, the party allegedly continued well past the authorised time.
During the inspection, police found a large quantity of liquor at the venue. Officials estimated the value of the liquor stock at approximately Rs 9.22 lakh.
Authorities are examining whether the organisers violated provisions related to excise permissions and event regulations.
Police said they recovered around three grams of ganja during the operation. In addition, officers seized three hookah pots containing banned flavoured smoking products.
The possession and use of certain hookah-related products are prohibited under applicable regulations, and investigators are examining whether additional violations occurred during the event.
Officials said the seized material has been taken into custody and will form part of the ongoing investigation.
According to police, Aiman Sheikh of Blaze Entertainment and Yash Chaudhary of Star Light Entertainment have been identified as the principal organisers of the event.
Authorities are investigating their role in conducting the party and determining whether all required permissions and regulatory conditions were complied with.
Police have not yet disclosed whether any arrests have been made in connection with the case.
Officials said the total value of the seized material, including liquor and other items recovered during the raid, is estimated to be around Rs 85 lakh.
The operation was carried out by a large police contingent comprising 15 officers and 65 constables. The team conducted a thorough inspection of the premises and documented evidence related to the alleged violations.
Police said further legal action is being initiated based on the findings of the raid. Investigators are examining possible offences related to narcotics, prohibited smoking products, excise regulations and event management norms.
Authorities are also verifying the credentials of attendees and organisers as part of the investigation.
The raid comes amid increased enforcement efforts by Pune Police against illegal late-night parties, narcotics-related offences and violations of licensing conditions at entertainment events across the district.
(With inputs from PTI)
