In a swift operation on Monday, Unit-2 of the Crime Branch apprehended the operator of Cloud Cafe hookah parlour, identified as Mayank Gaurishankar Agarwal, hailing from Khaparipura.
Acting on a tip-off, law enforcement officers raided the clandestine establishment located on the first floor of Anand Building in Dharampeth. Thirteen hookah pots along with an assortment of tobacco flavors, valued at a staggering 234,800, were confiscated during the operation.
The accused has been handed over to Sitabuldi police custody, where charges have been filed under sections 4(1)(21), 5(1), and (21) of the law. This development underscores the ongoing efforts by authorities to curb illegal activities within the community.