Pune Traffic Police Constable Arrested in Telangana With 12 Kg of Ganja
Pune, 27th October 2026: A police constable attached to the Pune city police’s traffic branch has been arrested by Telangana Police for allegedly possessing 12 kg of ganja. The accused, identified as Nitin Dnyanu Shinde, was posted in the Vishrambaug traffic division for the past one-and-a-half years.
Following the arrest, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar suspended Shinde with immediate effect. The police department is also reportedly initiating proceedings to dismiss him from service.
According to police officials, Shinde had travelled to Odisha and was returning with the contraband when he was apprehended in Telangana. Police had received information that a person was carrying a large quantity of ganja in the Nekonda area of Warangal district.
Acting on the tip-off, police reached the area and intercepted Shinde, who was allegedly found waiting suspiciously at a bus stop. A search of his bag led to the recovery of 12 kg of ganja.
During questioning, police learned that Shinde was serving as a constable in the Pune city police force. A case has been registered against him under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Nekonda police station in Warangal district.
The arrest of a serving police personnel in a narcotics case has drawn attention within the police department. Pune Police have taken disciplinary action against Shinde, with further proceedings, including possible dismissal from service, reportedly being considered.
