Noida police book 501 for public drinking in Gautam Buddha Nagar crackdown
Synopsis
Noida's war on public drinking is accelerating fast. In less than six months, Gautam Buddha Nagar Police have booked nearly 1,000 people across three operations — 125 in January, 366 on 7 June, and 501 on 9 June alone. With the Commissionerate signalling no let-up, this is shaping into one of the most sustained public-order drives the district has seen.
Key Takeaways
Gautam Buddha Nagar Police booked 501 individuals for public drinking on 9 June 2025 .
Action was taken under Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) .
The drive was directed by Police Commissioner Lakshmi Singh and supervised by DCP Saad Miya Khan and ADCP Manisha Singh .
A previous drive on 7 June booked 366 people in the Central Noida Zone.
A joint operation on 6 January had resulted in 125 arrests across Sector-63 and Ecotech-3 police stations.
The Commissionerate has confirmed the enforcement drive will continue indefinitely.
Gautam Buddha Nagar Police booked 501 individuals for consuming alcohol and other intoxicants in public places on 9 June, continuing an intensifying enforcement drive across Noida, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Action was taken under Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against all violators identified during the operation.
Operation Details
The drive was conducted under the direction of Police Commissioner Lakshmi Singh and supervised by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Noida Saad Miya Khan and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Manisha Singh. Officers fanned out across markets, roads, parks, and other crowded public spaces where violations were detected.
A Pattern of Escalating Action
This is not an isolated operation. On 7 June, the Central Noida Zone police booked 366 individuals for similar offences under the same section of the BNS, with that drive supervised by DCP (Central Noida) Shailendra Kumar Singh. Going further back, on 6 January, a joint operation by teams from the Sector-63 and Ecotech-3 police stations resulted in 125 arrests — 72 from Sector-63 jurisdiction and 53 from Ecotech-3. The three operations together represent legal proceedings against at least 992 individuals since January.
Why Police Say the Drive Is Necessary
According to police officials, public consumption of alcohol and intoxicants disrupts law and order and disturbs public peace. The Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate has stated that such incidents are being closely monitored and that enforcement will not be wound down. Officials have appealed to residents to comply with regulations in public spaces and cooperate with authorities.
What Comes Next
The Commissionerate has made clear that the anti-public-drinking drive will continue, with operations expected to extend across all zones in the district. The sustained frequency — three documented drives in under six months — signals a long-term policy posture rather than a one-off campaign, as Noida authorities seek to project the city as a safe environment for residents and visitors alike.
Point of View
366 on 7 June, 501 on 9 June — suggests this is less a routine drive and more a deliberate show of institutional force in a district that has faced persistent law-and-order scrutiny. What remains unaddressed is the legal outcome for those booked: Section 292 BNS proceedings rarely translate into convictions, raising the question of whether volume of action equals deterrence. The Commissionerate's public appeal for citizen cooperation also hints at a community-policing framing, but without data on repeat offenders or geographic hotspots, it is difficult to assess whether the drive is shifting behaviour or simply generating numbers.
NationPress
25 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people were booked in the Noida public drinking crackdown on 9 June?
Gautam Buddha Nagar Police booked 501 individuals on 9 June 2025 for consuming alcohol and intoxicants in public places. Legal action was taken against all of them under Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Under which law are violators being booked in the Noida drive?
Violators are being booked under Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which governs public nuisance and conduct that disrupts public peace and order.
Who is overseeing the anti-public-drinking drive in Noida?
The drive is being conducted under the direction of Police Commissioner Lakshmi Singh. The 9 June operation was specifically supervised by DCP Noida Saad Miya Khan and Additional DCP Manisha Singh.
How long has this crackdown been going on in Gautam Buddha Nagar?
The enforcement drive dates back at least to 6 January 2025, when 125 individuals were arrested in a joint operation by Sector-63 and Ecotech-3 police stations. Subsequent operations on 7 June (366 booked) and 9 June (501 booked) indicate the drive has intensified significantly.
Will the Noida public drinking enforcement continue?
Yes. The Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate has explicitly stated that the drive will continue. Officials have appealed to citizens to comply with public-space regulations and cooperate with police to maintain law and order.
