'They sleep without clothes sometimes': Kunal Kohli seeks police action over alleged drug activity at Bandra Skateboard Park; says children’s space is being MISUSED
Filmmaker Kunal Kohli has appealed to the Mumbai Police to investigate alleged drug-related activities at Carter Road's skateboard park in Bandra.
Filmmaker Kunal Kohli has appealed to the Mumbai Police to investigate alleged drug-related activities at Carter Road's skateboard park in Bandra. The director raised concerns about a group reportedly using and selling drugs at the public space, which is frequented by children. He shared his concerns on social media and requested authorities to intervene.Kunal Kohli raises concerns over children's parkKunal Kohli alleged, tagging the Mumbai Police's official social media account, that the group's presence was creating problems at the skateboard park. He also claimed that some individuals were engaging in inappropriate activities in the public area. “This group of drug addicts & drug sellers are creating a mess. They sleep without clothes sometimes & are involved in all sorts of activities that I cannot say here on social media. I request you to please clear the children’s park of this gang.”Director frequently speaks out on social mediaKunal Kohli has used social media to raise issues he believes deserve public attention. His latest appeal concerns the alleged activities at the Bandra skateboard park and the need to maintain a suitable environment for children visiting the space. The director's post calls for intervention against the group he has described. However, details about the individuals involved and the status of any police investigation remain unavailable.Kunal Kohli's message to Tukaram MundheIn another recent social media post, Kunal Kohli addressed Tukaram Mundhe, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner, with a humorous suggestion about checking household kitchens and refrigerators for expired products.“I request Tukaram Munde to raid kitchen shelves & refrigerators in Indian households across the country. There will be expired items, from years ago, neatly and safely preserved, the bottles & packets wiped clean every month & put back on the shelf or refrigerator never to be used again.” The filmmaker also encouraged people to conduct what he called a ‘Tukaram Munde cleaning’ at home. His remark drew on the familiar habit of keeping old food products and packaged items in storage long after their expiry dates.Kunal Kohli has also commented on how celebrities are photographed in public. He previously praised Salman Khan after the actor criticised paparazzi for taking inappropriate pictures of actresses, including photographs focusing on their backsides. The filmmaker has spoken against body-shaming and remarks about people's age and physical appearance. Salman Khan also appeared to support his friend Katrina Kaif after she faced online comments about her weight and appearance.Kunal Kohli is known for directing Hindi films across genres, including the romantic comedy 'Hum Tum'. His more recent work includes 'Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story' (2025).Disclaimer: The alleged drug-related activities at the skateboard park are based on Kunal Kohli’s social media post. The claims have not been independently verified.Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!
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