Property worth ₹21.21 crore seized; action taken against 2,596 persons
Nanded, October 1, 2026: Under the guidance of Deputy Inspector General of Police Shahaji Umap, the Nanded Range Police conducted Illegal Business Eradication Drive-3 across Nanded, Parbhani, Hingoli and Latur districts from September 1 to 30, 2026.
During the month-long campaign, police registered a total of 1,607 cases and took action against 2,596 persons for offences related to gutkha, matka and gambling, illegal liquor sales, violations of the Arms Act and other offences. Property worth ₹21,21,87,825 was seized during the operations.
978 cases registered under Prohibition Act
The campaign resulted in 31 cases against illegal gutkha businesses, 297 cases under the Maharashtra Gambling Act, 978 cases under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act and 43 cases under the Arms Act. Another 258 cases were registered under other applicable laws.
Special teams and local police involved
The operations against illegal gutkha, matka and gambling activities were carried out by the special team of the DIG office in all four districts. Officers and personnel from local police stations and district crime branches also participated under the guidance of the respective district Superintendents of Police.
Illegal Business Eradication Drive-4 begins
The Nanded Range Police have launched Illegal Business Eradication Drive-4 from October 1. Throughout October, effective action will be taken against illegal gutkha trade, matka and gambling, liquor, narcotics, illegal sand mining and transportation, prostitution, violations of the Essential Commodities Act and illegal passenger transportation.
Citizens urged to share information
The DIG office has also launched a helpline named ‘Khabar’ on mobile number 9150100100 to enable citizens to provide information about illegal activities directly to the police. DIG Shahaji Umap appealed to citizens to share information through the helpline and actively participate in efforts to curb illegal businesses in their respective areas.
