PUNE: The Pune Police have arrested two youths for allegedly consuming drugs in Pune. The arrest comes after a video went viral on social media last Sunday, showing the two individuals consuming drugs in the pub’s bathroom.
One of the youths was detained in Pune, while the other was apprehended in Mumbai by the Pune Crime Branch on Tuesday. They were later produced before the session court and granted police custody till June 29.
These arrests bring the total number of arrests in the case to 10, as confirmed by Senior Police officials of the Pune police.
During the court proceedings, the police informed the court that the two individuals had been identified in the viral video and that further investigation was needed to determine what substances they were consuming in the bar’s bathroom.
Therefore, custodial interrogation is necessary.Following strict orders from Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, the city administration took action against the L3 bar and demolished illegal constructions inside the bar today.
A total of 26 illegal portions related to multiple hotels, eateries, and restaurants in the city were demolished.Additionally, the State Excise department also took swift action, suspending two of its officers for negligence in duty and arresting six other individuals in connection with the L3 bar for rules violations.
Prior to these arrests, Pune Police CP Amitesh Kumar had also suspended four police personnel, including one Inspector rank officer and one Sub Inspector, as well as two constables. The investigation into the drug use at the L3 bar on FC Road in Pune continues as authorities crack down on illegal activities and maintain law and order in the city. (ANI)