Pune Police Constable Arrested With 12 Kg Ganja in Telangana; Commissioner Orders Immediate Suspension
Pune Police Constable Nitin Gyanu Shinde, attached to the Vishrambaug Traffic Division, was arrested in Telangana's Warangal district after police allegedly recovered 12 kg of ganja from his possession. Shinde had reportedly been on medical leave since October 7. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar suspended him immediately, and departmental proceedings for dismissal have reportedly begun.
Pune, October 27, 2026: A Pune City Police constable attached to the Vishrambaug Traffic Division has been arrested in Telangana's Warangal district after police allegedly found 12 kilograms of ganja in his possession. Following the arrest, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar ordered his immediate suspension, while departmental proceedings for his dismissal have reportedly been initiated.
The accused has been identified as Nitin Gyanu Shinde, who had been serving in the Vishrambaug Traffic Division for approximately 18 months.
Constable Allegedly Transported Ganja While on Medical Leave
According to police, Shinde had been on medical leave since October 7, 2026.
During this period, he reportedly travelled to Odisha before proceeding to Telangana's Warangal district.
Warangal police received information about a person allegedly transporting a substantial quantity of narcotics into the district.
Acting on the tip-off, officers intercepted Shinde and searched his belongings. During the inspection, police reportedly recovered 12 kg of ganja from his bag.
Police Identity Revealed During Questioning
Initially, Telangana police were reportedly unaware that the detained individual was a serving police constable.
His identity and employment with Pune City Police came to light during questioning.
Following the seizure, a case was registered against Shinde at Nekkonda Police Station in Warangal district under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
He was subsequently arrested, and further investigation into the alleged drug transportation is underway.
Pune Police Commissioner Orders Suspension
After receiving information about the arrest, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar ordered Shinde's immediate suspension from duty.
Senior police officials have also reportedly begun the process of dismissing him from service.
The incident has raised concerns within the police department, particularly because the accused was serving in the city traffic police at the time of his arrest.
Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged transportation of ganja, including its source and intended destination.
The allegations against Shinde remain under investigation and have not been established in court.