The Maharashtra government has adopted a tough stance against the illegal sale of tobacco, pan masala and narcotic substances in school and college campuses, signalling zero tolerance towards activities endangering student safety. During the Question Hour proceedings in the state legislature, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed the House that cases have already been registered against those involved in the illegal sale of pan, tobacco and drugs in educational premises. He stated that the government is also preparing to amend existing laws to invoke the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against suppliers and distributors of banned substances such as gutkha, pan masala and charas.
