Pune Porsche crash: Your new bar buddy could be an undercover cop as police gets innovative to catch offenders

After the Pune car crash, senior police officers in Maharashtra's Nagpur conducted undercover operations to inspect pubs and bars for violations, Press Trust of India, reported, citing officials. A special team from Nagpur police visited these establishments on Sunday night, revealing multiple breaches of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.

This action follows a tragic incident in Pune where a Porsche, allegedly driven by an intoxicated 17-year-old, struck and killed two IT professionals on May 19.

Police Commissioner Dr. Ravinder Singal indicated that a comprehensive report would be compiled based on the officers' findings, and notices would be issued to the management of the offending pubs and clubs under the Maharashtra Police Act.


Thirteen senior officers, including assistant commissioners of police (ACPs) and deputy commissioners of police (DCPs), went undercover as customers to observe the operations firsthand. During their visits to 13 establishments on Sunday night, they discovered several violations such as overcrowding and the illegal serving of alcohol to underage customers.

Additionally, some pubs had strategically placed CCTV cameras to leave certain areas unmonitored, a tactic noted by the officials. According to the law, establishments serving alcohol are required to deploy marshals to ensure that customers do not drive under the influence. However, none of the inspected pubs and bars adhered to this rule.