Malkajgiri Police Crack Down on Illegal Hookah Centres; 4 Cases Registered, 7 Apprehended in Special Enforcement Drive

Hyderabad: The Special Operations Team (SOT) of the Malkajgiri Commissionerate conducted surprise inspections at illegal hookah centres and cafes across various locations on June 15, resulting in four criminal cases being registered and seven persons apprehended. During the special enforcement drive, police inspected 14 hookah centres and cafes and found several establishments operating without mandatory permissions and violating safety and regulatory norms. Legal proceedings have been initiated against the accused, and further inspections are set to continue.

Malkajgiri Police Inspect 14 Hookah Centres and Cafes

According to police officials, the Special Operations Team (SOT) of the Malkajgiri Commissionerate carried out a special enforcement drive on June 15.

During the operation:

• 14 hookah centres and cafes were inspected.
• Several establishments were found operating without mandatory permissions.
• Authorities detected violations of safety and regulatory norms.

The inspections were conducted across various locations within the commissionerate limits.

Four Criminal Cases Registered, Seven Persons Apprehended

As part of the crackdown on illegal hookah operations:

• Four criminal cases were registered.
• Seven persons were apprehended.

Police said legal proceedings have already been initiated against the accused persons involved in the illegal activities.

Drive Conducted to Protect Public Safety and Health

Police officials stated that the enforcement drive was launched to:

• Curb unauthorized hookah operations.
• Ensure compliance with public safety regulations.
• Protect public health.
• Maintain law and order within the commissionerate limits.

According to officials, several hookah centres are functioning without obtaining the required licenses and approvals from competent authorities.

They said such operations pose serious concerns relating to public safety and public health.

Malkajgiri Police Issue Warning to Hookah Centre Owners

The Malkajgiri Commissionerate issued a stern warning to all hookah centre owners and café managements.

Police directed them to:

• Strictly follow legal provisions.
• Obtain all necessary permissions.
• Secure required licenses and approvals before operating hookah centres.

Officials warned that violations would invite strict action.

Regular Inspections and Surprise Checks to Continue

Police officials said that:

• Regular inspections will continue.
• Surprise checks will be conducted.
• Special enforcement drives will be carried out across the commissionerate.

They added that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found operating illegal hookah centres.

The action may include:

• Criminal cases
• Seizure of materials
• Prosecution

Public Asked to Report Illegal Hookah Operations

The public has been urged to cooperate with the police.

Officials requested citizens to report any unlawful hookah operations or other illegal activities in their localities.

Senior Officers Supervised the Operation

The operation was carried out under the direct supervision of:

• Smt. B. Sumathi, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Malkajgiri Commissionerate

The drive was conducted under the guidance of:

• Shri K. Manohar, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Road Safety and In-charge SOT, Malkajgiri Commissionerate

The Special Operations Team of the Malkajgiri Commissionerate intensified its crackdown on illegal hookah centres through a special drive conducted on June 15. During inspections of 14 hookah centres and cafes, police registered four criminal cases and apprehended seven persons for operating without mandatory permissions and violating safety norms. The operation, supervised by Smt. B. Sumathi, IPS, and guided by Shri K. Manohar, was launched to protect public safety, public health, and ensure compliance with legal regulations. Police confirmed that investigations, inspections, and enforcement drives will continue.

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