Mumbai Authorities Announce Joint Drive to Address Drug Issues in Public Gardens

In response to concerns raised by legislators from multiple parties about drug-related activities in Mumbai's public gardens and open spaces, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai police announced a joint campaign to address the issue. The initiative includes surprise inspections by plainclothes officers and increased security measures, with plans to link CCTV cameras to local police stations. Officials noted that despite existing security, drug addicts outnumber guards in the city's 895 gardens, posing safety challenges for visitors.