Drugs seized from Ggm nightclub, cops take blood samples of 288 party-goers

Gurugram: A variety of narcotic substances were seized and blood samples of 288 party-goers taken from a nightclub in Gurugram’s Udyog Vihar in the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, said police on Saturday

Published on: Jan 28, 2023, 23:29:12 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Gurugram: A variety of narcotic substances were seized and blood samples of 288 party-goers taken from a nightclub in Gurugram’s Udyog Vihar in the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, said police on Saturday.

Gurugram, India-January 28, 2023: Casa Danza nightclub located at udyog vihar phase-2 sector-20; where Police raided a night club and busted a ‘rave party’ and took samples of 288 persons after they received tip-off of drugs substance being used in the party, in Gurugram, India, on Saturday, 28 January 2023. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)(pic to go with Leena Dhankar’s story)

The alleged party was busted at the Casa Danza club in Udyog Vihar Phase 3 based on complaints being received by the police over the last several days.

Police said that the drugs recovered from the party included 6.30 grams of cocaine, 3.67 grams of MDMA, 10.67 grams of charas, 6.3 grams of heroin, 2.20 grams of marijuana along with narcotic pills worth lakhs of rupees.

Preet Pal Sangwan, assistant commissioner of police (crime), who conducted the raid, said that they also took blood samples of the 288 guests attending the party, which included both men and women for drug tests. “The samples have been sent for testing and we will act against those whose test reports are positive. The details are awaited from the forensic lab in Madhuban,” he said.

ACP Sangwan said that the party was promoted on social media. “The customers at the club just had to make a demand and drugs would be supplied. There was no attempt by the organisers to even hide their activity. A few drug peddlers were supplying narcotics to this nightclub for the past many months,” he said.

Police on Friday formed a team and deployed 10 policemen in plain clothes outside the club to keep a check on the movement of guests and the management. Arrangements were also made for taking blood samples, said police.

Police said a case under sections 21, 22, 25, 27 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was registered at the Udyog Vihar police station and six persons, including the club manager has been booked. “They will be asked to join the investigations soon”, said ACP Sangwan.

The club management did not respond to repeated phone calls and messages for a response on the matter.

ACP Sangwan said they are questioning a few drug peddlers regarding the supply of contrabands to other clubs. “We have identified a few nightclubs running in the city and will plan raids based on tip-offs.

Police have identified at least 10 areas across the city where the sale of narcotics is rampant. According to police, the drugs that are most commonly used in Gurugram include marijuana, heroin, opium and cocaine, while many also consume codeine-based syrups and synthetic drugs such as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) or acid, which is available only in the nightclubs. Hotspots where these illegal drugs are commonly sold include MG Road, Sector 18, Iffco Chowk and the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway, police said.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More