Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) Among Six Competing Teams The Final Was Played Between Bandra West Police And Khar Danda Mohalla Team

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)