New Delhi: Recently a video has surfaced raising serious concerns about drug trafficking in Mumbai. The footage, which has garnered significant attention on social media, appears to show drug transactions taking place alarmingly close to key police facilities. Specifically, the alleged drug dealing occurs approximately 1 kilometer from the Mumbai Police Headquarters, just 500 meters from the Azad Maidan Police Station, and a mere 100 meters from the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Zone 1.Video surfaces on social media A Mumbai-based journalist, Shahid Ansari, shared a video on social media platform X, exposing the presence of drug dealers in a surprising location. The accompanying post read: Just 1 km from Mumbai Police Headquarters, just 500 metres from Azad Maidan Police Station, and just 100 meters away from DCP Zone 1 office, such drug dealers are active.In the video, a shocking scene unfolds as a man in a square chequerboard pattern appears to be dealing drugs directly in front of a police vehicle. Notably, the police van seems to be unoccupied at the time of filming, but the location is alarmingly close to the authorities - just 100 meters away from the DCP office.Just 1km from Mumbai Police Headquarters, just 500 mtr from Azad Maidan Police Station, just 100 mtr from DCP Zone 1 office, such drug dealers are active@Mumbaikhabar9 @sohitmishra99 @mieknathshinde @Dev_Fadnavis pic.twitter.com/m9uDWgdAY5— Shahid Ansari (@Shahidansarijou) August 20, 2024Netizens demand police actionThe video, shared widely on platforms such as X (formely Twitter), has sparked outrage and calls for immediate action. It shows individuals reportedly engaged in drug sales in proximity to crucial law enforcement locations, which has raised questions about the effectiveness of police operations and oversight. The proximity of these activities to significant police offices highlights a concerning lapse in security and enforcement.Netizens are shocked and upset because someone is selling drugs openly near police stations in a busy part of the city. Many are angry and asking the police to do something about it right away. Theyre telling the Mumbai Police, Maharashtra Police, and the state government to take action now.DCP vows to verify claimsIn response to the video, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 1) Pravin Munde addressed the issue, stating, Although I am currently on leave, I have received the video and we are taking it seriously. We will investigate and verify the claims made in the video.
