Panic among hookah bar operators in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar following State Monitoring Cell raids
SMC's stern action against illegal hookah bars in Gujarat, goods seized from four locations
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
4 November 2026, 2:42 pm · 1 min read
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According to a Sandesh report, aggressive action was taken by the State Monitoring Cell based on a tip-off against illegal hookah bars and cafes in Gujarat. SMC teams simultaneously raided 4 different locations in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
In the wake of this action, fear and panic spread among illegal hookah bar operators. The SMC raided 'Temptation Cafe' located in Gandhinagar and apprehended the manager as well as 12 customers. In addition to this, about 8 persons were found at 'TC's Lounge and Restaurant' located in the Ellisbridge area of Ahmedabad.
The SMC team inspected 'Kings Cafe' in Chandkheda and took legal action against 3 persons. Illegal hookah stock and equipment were also found at 'Jakal Live Cafe' located in Sarkhej.
Hookahs, hookah flavours, tobacco, chillums and a large amount of burning coal were found during the inspection of all four locations. Goods worth a total of ₹2,72,004 were seized by the SMC from these four locations.
In this matter, Non-Cognizable (NC) cases have been registered at the respective police stations and further investigation into this matter has been initiated.
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