Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday stressed the urgent need to curb drug-related activities while inaugurating the new Bhandewadi Police Station in Nagpur. He said that increasing attempts to sell drugs in cities must be stopped immediately before the problem grows further. Addressing the gathering, CM Fadnavis said, “Nagpur Police is facing many challenges, and they are working hard to overcome them. ‘Operation Thunder’ is very important, but one operation alone will not work.” He added, “In many cities, there are attempts to sell drugs, and we must stop it right now, or it will increase later.

 

The fight against drugs should continue strongly.” He also called for intensifying “Operation Thunder”, saying its activities must be strengthened to tackle drug networks and other crimes effectively. Fadnavis inaugurated the police station at a temporary location and said a new building will be constructed at a different site soon. He added that new police stations are being opened across Nagpur considering the city’s growing population and rapid urbanisation. “We have started new police stations across Nagpur to meet the needs of the increasing population and to maintain law and order,” CM said, while appealing to citizens to cooperate with police in keeping the city safe.

 

Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, MLA Krishna Khopade, Police Commissioner Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal, and DCP Zone 5 Niketan Kadam were present at the event along with other senior officials. Speaking earlier, CP Dr Singal welcomed the guests and shared details about the new police station. He said the facility is equipped with modern technology and citizen-friendly services, which will help improve police response time and efficiency. Officials said the new Bhandewadi Police Station will play an important role in crime prevention, especially in controlling drug-related activities, maintaining law and order.