BMC, Mumbai police to launch joint drive against drug menace in parks, open spaces

MUMBAI: (Feb 28) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai police will launch a joint campaign to crack down on drug use in public parks and open spaces, Maharashtra Minister Shamburaj Desai informed the state assembly on Saturday.

The minister also stated that security at public parks will be upgraded to address safety concerns, and proposed deploying personnel from the Maharashtra Ex-servicemen Corporation (MESCO).

Shiv Sena's Mahesh Lande raised the issue of the drug menace at public gardens in the city through a calling attention notice.