Overview
- The 23-year-old from Baramati was detained on February 23 during physical tests at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Maidan in Mira-Bhayander, where about 2,500 candidates had reported early morning.
- Police said he was seen attempting to inject a stimulant near the 100‑meter track and was immediately taken into custody for a medical examination at a government hospital.
- A case was registered at Bhayander Police Station under provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with inquiries led by MBVV police ongoing.
- Recruitment operations at the ground continue under strict monitoring that includes CCTV coverage, 69 handheld video cameras, mobile medical units with a doctor, and 20 personnel dedicated to narcotics inspection.
- Officials reiterated that possession or use of banned substances will result in instant disqualification and prosecution as the recruitment cycle proceeds under heightened surveillance.