Two held in Chandrapur with banned scented tobacco brought from Telangana, goods worth Rs 1.23 lakh seized

The Local Crime Branch (LCB) in Chandrapur has seized banned scented tobacco brought from Telangana and arrested two accused. According to police, the seized tobacco and two-wheeler are together valued at Rs 1,23,375.

The action was taken on October 13 within the limits of Chandrapur City police station. Police said the tobacco was being brought from Telangana for sale. Scented tobacco of this kind is banned in the state and is considered harmful to human health.

On October 13, 2026, an LCB team was carrying out special patrolling within the limits of Chandrapur City police station in view of law and order ahead of the coming festivals. During this, the team received firm information from its informer that a large quantity of banned scented tobacco was being brought from Telangana to Chandrapur city for sale.

Acting on this information, the team laid a trap within the city limits. Suspicious movements were closely watched, and a raid was carried out in which two accused were caught on the spot.

On questioning, the accused were identified as Sahil Mangal Wandhe (24), a resident of Binba Gate ward, Chandrapur, and Vasant Nagoji Narad (60), a resident of Hanuman ward, Chandrapur.

A search of the accused and their vehicle turned up banned scented tobacco brought from Telangana without permission and by stealth, including hookah shisha and Eagle hookah shisha. A Hero Company motorcycle (number MH-34 AR-9909) used in the offence was also recovered.

Police seized goods worth Rs 1,23,375 on the spot, including the tobacco stock and the two-wheeler. A case has been registered against both accused under the relevant sections at Chandrapur City police station.

The action was carried out by a joint team of the Chandrapur sub-division team and the Local Crime Branch, Chandrapur. Both accused are in custody. Chandrapur City police are investigating in depth whether anyone else is involved in the illegal smuggling.