Nagpur Dance Bar Raid Shocks City
• 25 Booked in Shivshakti Bar Crackdown
• Semi-Nude Dance Exposed in Police Action
• Orchestra Bars Under SIT Investigation
Unmesh Gujarathi
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Nagpur Police’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit raided Shivshakti Bar in Kalamna, exposing illegal semi-nude dance performances. Twenty-five people, including the owner and patrons, were booked, and assets worth ₹28 lakh seized. The Sprouts News Special Investigation Team (SIT) highlights a wider orchestra bar nexus, raising concerns of trafficking and police collusion.
Nagpur Police Raids Shivshakti Dance Bar
In a major late-night crackdown, Nagpur Police’s Crime Branch and Anti-Human Trafficking Unit raided the Shivshakti Bar located on Old Kamptee Road in the Kalamna area. The bar, operating without proper permits, was allegedly running illegal dance shows where young women were forced to perform in semi-nude conditions while customers showered money on them.
The raid created panic in the area, leading to the detention and booking of 25 individuals, including the bar owner, manager, and several patrons.
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Police Action in Kalamna: Bar Owner Among Those Arrested
According to police officials, the raid was conducted after receiving a tip-off about illegal dance performances. The accused include bar owner Gopal alias Pappu Champalal Yadav (54), his son Deep Gopal Yadav (30), and manager Gulab Rahangdale (38). Several customers were also arrested, including residents from Nagpur, Pune, Parbhani, Wardha, and even Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.
The accused were charged under provisions related to immoral trafficking, public indecency, and running unauthorized establishments. Police seized cash, vehicles, music systems, and valuables worth ₹28 lakh during the operation.
Orchestra Bars Under Scanner
The Sprouts News Special Investigation Team (SIT) has learned that many orchestra bars in Nagpur are allegedly running strip shows under the guise of musical performances. Customers are lured with discounts of up to 50% on large cash packages.
For instance, if a patron spends ₹1 lakh, he effectively pays only ₹50,000, encouraging reckless spending inside the bars. In some cases, instead of showering money, customers adorn bar girls with flower garlands and crowns, symbolizing high-spending status.
Locals allege that certain bars shut off their CCTV cameras after midnight to host “special programs” for VIP customers. These activities are reportedly conducted in connivance with local police, raising questions about accountability.
Call for Wider Crackdown on Illegal Bars
Police sources confirmed that three women were found dancing semi-nude to loud music when the raid took place. Customers were seen throwing money on them while consuming alcohol. The probe revealed a strong possibility of a wider dance bar nexus in Nagpur.
The SIT investigation highlights that many bars along Hingna and Umred roads are notorious for such illegal programs. Despite repeated complaints, local enforcement agencies allegedly turned a blind eye, fueling suspicions of police–bar operator collusion.
Following the Shivshakti Bar raid, activists have demanded that authorities extend the crackdown to other suspicious establishments in Nagpur. Citizens argue that unless strict action is taken across the city, illegal trafficking and exploitation of young women will continue under the garb of “orchestra performances.”
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Sprouts SIT Observations
The Sprouts News Special Investigation Team (SIT) notes that this case not only exposes the illegal operations of one bar but also raises larger concerns about the governance of nightlife establishments in Maharashtra. The seizure of assets worth ₹28 lakh indicates that such operations are highly lucrative and deeply entrenched.
Experts believe that sustained monitoring, stricter licensing checks, and independent audits of bars are essential to dismantle these exploitative networks. Without structural reforms, sporadic raids may not be enough to curb the problem.
