Hookah and Ganja seized from Chickpet area

BBMP South officials and Health department officials raided 6 bars, restaurants, canteens and chaat shops in Chickpet area and confiscated about 1 lakh worth of Tobacco leaves and Ganja used in smoking pipes (Hookah).

Seized Hookahs. Pic: BBMP

These outlets had obtained licenses to run food business but were selling these illegal
products in the same premises.

The vicinity is dotted with a lot of schools and colleges. Some residents had complained to the authorities on seeing few students visiting these joints.

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