Pune pub sends surprising ‘goody bag invite’ with condoms and ORS for New Year party, faces backlash
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The situation gained widespread attention when a recipient shared photographs of the package on social media. The images quickly went viral, leading to a wave of condemnation. The Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress filed a complaint with the Pune Police Commissioner, demanding action against the pub's management.
Akshay Jain, General Secretary of the Maharashtra Youth Congress, voiced his disapproval of the pub’s actions, stating, “We are not against the pub culture or nightlife but we are against this kind of cheap publicity. We have made a complaint to the Pune Police Commissioner and hope this kind of cheap publicity stunt doesn’t happen again in the city." Jain also expressed concerns about rising incidents of drugs and illegal activities in the area, linking such publicity stunts to a broader pattern of negative trends.
Following the complaint, Pune Police initiated an investigation into the matter. Senior Police Inspector Nilkanth Jagtap at Mundhwa police station confirmed the details of the incident. He explained that the pub had sent the packages to about 40 regular guests who were expected to attend the New Year’s Eve party. In addition to the condoms, the gift bags contained helmets and a safety advisory urging guests to use helmets, stay hydrated, and avoid drink driving.
Jagtap further clarified, “The Pub head sent an advisory
