Pune Police Commissionerate Expansion: 7 New Police Stations Inaugurated on Dussehra
Major Restructuring in Pune Police Force with 816 New Posts, Rs. 60 Crore Approved for Infrastructure
Big Change in Pune Police Commissionerate on Dussehra: 7 New Police Stations Inaugurated
Pune witnessed a significant transformation in its police force on the auspicious day of Dussehra with the inauguration of seven new police stations. This restructuring aims to combat the rising crime in the city and ease the workload on existing police stations. The Pune Police Commissionerate, under the leadership of Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has implemented a series of reforms to address the city’s growing criminal activities.
816 New Posts Approved in Pune Police Force
With the establishment of the new police stations, the government has also approved 816 new posts to be filled in the Pune Police Force. These positions are critical to ensuring the efficient functioning of the new police stations, which will help tackle crime in key areas of the city. The introduction of these posts is seen as a major step toward enhancing law enforcement capacity in Pune.
Crime on the Rise: Pune’s New Crime-Fighting Strategy
For the past several months, Pune has been grappling with an increase in serious crimes such as murders, robberies, and violent assaults. The police force has struggled to keep crime under control, prompting the need for immediate reform. The new police stations in Ambegaon, Nanded City, Baner, Kharadi, Wagholi, Kalepadal, and Fursungi have been set up to improve police presence in these areas and provide quicker response times to criminal incidents.
Key Appointments: Senior Inspectors Assigned to New Police Stations
Seven senior police inspectors have been appointed to lead the newly established stations. Here’s the list of appointees:
- Sharad Zine – Ambegaon Police Station
- Atul Bhos – Nanded City Police Station
- Mahesh Bolkotgi – Baner Police Station
- Sanjay Chavan – Kharadi Police Station
- Pandit Rajetwad – Wagholi Police Station
- Mangal Modhave – Fursungi Police Station
- Mansingh Patil – Kalepadal Police Station
These appointments are expected to bring fresh energy and more focused crime-fighting strategies to the respective regions.
Rs 60 Crore Approved for New Police Infrastructure
In addition to personnel reinforcements, the government has sanctioned Rs 60 crore for the construction of new police station buildings. This includes a substantial Rs 25 crore dedicated to the construction of the Bund Garden Police Station’s new building. Another Rs 433 crore has been approved for the installation of 2,886 CCTVs across the city to enhance surveillance capabilities, which will be instrumental in reducing crime rates in Pune.
Pune’s New Police Force Structure to Aid Crime Prevention
The changes in the Pune Police Commissionerate, including the approval of funds and appointments of senior inspectors, are expected to have a long-lasting positive impact on crime prevention and response in Pune. This structural reform, initiated during Dussehra, marks the first such significant transformation in the past decade, bringing hope that Pune will experience a much-needed reduction in criminal activity.
With this expansion, Pune residents can expect stronger security measures and a more robust crime-fighting force, aimed at restoring peace and safety to the city.
