Illegal Hookah Bar Busted in Ahmedabad, Police Seize Tobacco Products Worth ₹37,600
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The Sabarmati police have raided an alleged illegal hookah bar operating from a cafe near Tragad Ring Road and seized hookahs, flavoured tobacco products and related equipment worth ₹37,600, officials said on Thursday.
Raid conducted following tip-off
Acting on a tip-off received during a night patrol, a team from the Sabarmati police station raided Vinviks Cafe, located on the S.P. Ring Road opposite Hotel Hillock, behind the Nayara petrol pump near Tragad.
According to the police, the cafe was allegedly being operated by Vineetbhai Narendrabhai Rathod (37), a businessman currently residing in Jagatpur area of Ahmedabad and originally from Rajkot district.
Hookahs and tobacco products seized
During the raid, officers allegedly found two hookahs in operation and ready to be served to customers. A subsequent search led to the seizure of:
- 21 hookahs valued at ₹21,000
- Nine boxes of flavoured tobacco worth ₹13,500
- Silver foil, clay chillums, coal, fresh hookah pipes and filter pipes collectively valued at ₹3,100
The total value of the seized articles has been estimated at ₹37,600.
FIR registered, probe underway
Police have registered an FIR against the operator under the relevant provisions of the law and seized the materials for further investigation.
Officials said the action is part of an ongoing drive against unauthorised hookah bars across Ahmedabad, particularly those allegedly using tobacco or nicotine-based products while operating under the guise of cafes and restaurants.
