23-Year-Old Booked for Alleged Drug Consumption Near Empire Estate Bridge in Kalewadi

Kalewadi police have registered a case against a 23-year-old man after he was allegedly found consuming drugs in a public place near the Empire Estate bridge.

Pune | May 6, 2026: Kalewadi police have booked a 23-year-old youth for allegedly consuming drugs in a public area near the Empire Estate bridge in the Kalewadi locality. The action was taken after the accused was reportedly spotted by police personnel during routine patrolling on May 4 around noon.

According to police sources, the accused has been identified as Arbaaz Firoz Khan, a resident of Ambedkar Chowk in Pimpri. Police officials said the youth was seen behaving suspiciously on the footpath close to the bridge, which raised doubts among the patrolling team. Acting promptly, the officers approached him and attempted to detain him for questioning.

During the intervention, police suspected that the man was consuming an intoxicating substance in the open, leading them to initiate legal action. A case was subsequently registered at Kalewadi police station on the basis of a complaint lodged by a police constable who was part of the patrolling team.

Officials stated that the investigation is currently underway to determine the exact nature of the substance involved. Police are also examining whether the incident is connected to any larger drug-related activity in the Pimpri-Chinchwad region, as authorities continue to tighten surveillance in public areas following increasing concerns over substance abuse.

Police further said that necessary procedural steps are being followed and further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation. The accused may face additional charges depending on the outcome of the substance examination and related inquiries.

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