Bandra West Tournament Emerges as Pivotal Community Engagement Initiative in Ongoing Nasha Mukti Abhiyaan
*Mumbai, June 21, 2025:* In a powerful reinforcement of Maharashtra’s sustained battle against substance abuse, Mumbai Police and the *Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL)* united at Bandra West Ground on Saturday. The tournament – a strategic community engagement pillar within the state’s *Nasha Mukti Abhiyaan* – drew unprecedented public enthusiasm as six teams competed, embodying a shared commitment to a drug-free future.
*Spiritual leader Baba Inder Preet Singh* framed the gathering’s significance: “Every run scored here writes a new chapter of hope. This pitch is where we reclaim Maharashtra’s soul from addiction’s shadow.” *Aman Bandvi* (Global Midas Capital) affirmed corporate solidarity: “Our streets thrive when youth choose bats over drugs. This investment builds lasting legacies.” *GMCL CEO Raman Gandhi* and *Harmeet Singh* (Pride Academy) announced plans to replicate the initiative statewide.
*Tournament Standouts:*
Among six competing teams:
The final was played between Bandra West police and Khar Danda Mohalla team, Bandra West police was given 44 runs to chase and felt short by 18 runs.
*Mohalla Committee Khar Danda* crowned *CHAMPIONS*
*Bandra West Police Warriors* secured *2ND RUNNER-UP*
*Stallion 11* (Girls Thane) claimed *RUNNER-UP*
*DCP Dixit Gedam* emphasized the operational vision: “When officers and citizens share a pitch, we build trust that isolates peddlers. This is proactive policing at its finest.” Senior officers including *ACP Adhikarao Pol, **Sanjeev Dhumal Senior Police Inspector Khar Police station Mumbai, **Sanjay Marathe Senior Police Inspector Bandra Police station Mumbai, and **Vaibhav katkar Police Inspector (crime) Khar Police station Mumbai * led the engagement.
*GMCL – supported by core team **Imtiaz Shaikh, Suraj Palkar, Munaf Amirali Javed Shaikh, Rauf Shaikh, Sandeep, and **Coach Shashank* – declared: “Through cricket’s unifying power, we’ll transform every gully into a beacon of resistance against drugs. This is just the beginning.”
*Guest of Honour Princess Asharaja Gaekwad of Baroda* inspired attendees: “From palaces to playgrounds, we stand as one. Let these victories ignite communities where hope overpowers dope.”
Corporate champions
*Dr Shakil Saifi(Chairman World Peace Harmony)
*Mr Anil Sharma (Film Director)
*Mr Ravi G Bhattarai (Head Post Production Television Balaji Tele Films Limited)
*Mr Rizwan Khan (Chairman of IFET INDO FRANCE)
*Mr Giriraj Lad (General Manager HN Reliance)
*Mr Rupesh Paul ( Film Director)
Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) Among Six Competing Teams The Final Was Played Between Bandra West Police And Khar Danda Mohalla Team
