Pune’s Youngsters Under The Danger Of Drugs And Prostitution Due To Alleged Illegal Activities By Nigerians, NGO Files Complaint With Police Commissioner

Friyana Munshi
Pune, March 29, 2021: Horizon Association for Literacy Upliftment, an NGO working in the field of education upliftment of the underprivileged, has lodged a complaint with Pune Police Commissioner Amitabh Gupta that many Nigerians residing in Undri and Pimple Gurav areas are involved in illegal activities.

The NGO stated that the Nigerians come to India on Business, Tourist and Student Visas, and never go back. “More research showed that these people are involved in criminal activities, mainly supplying drugs to youngsters, prostitution and looting through various scams. They have created havoc in Delhi and Goa. The Police in South India has taken strict action against them. There are reports that they are entering the country illegally and selling drugs, scamming people to steal crores, and run away”, the complaint states.

Chairman of the NGO Zahid Shaikh along with Secretary and members- Sanket Patni, Sara Fernandez wrote to the Police commissioner. They also claim that some African girls were indulged in prostitution, they were caught by the Sangvi Police, and amongst them many were HIV+.