New Delhi, Dec 12, 2025

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued a notice to the Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP) over allegations that the proposed Sunburn Festival in Mumbai could pose serious risks to the health and safety of young attendees due to the event’s past associations with drug abuse, criminal activities and violations under the NDPS Act.

A Bench presided by NHRC Member Priyank Kanoongo took cognisance of a complaint alleging that Mumbai, “already vulnerable to drug trafficking networks”, may witness increased circulation of narcotics during the music festival.

According to the complainant, previous editions of the festival, including those held in Goa, witnessed incidents of drug consumption and related criminal activities.

The complaint ur

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