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Reported by Varad Bhatkhande

Pune, 11th October 2024: Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, stated at a public event in Pune that the new Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissionerate (PCPC) Headquarters will surpass Pune in terms of modernity. He made this remark directly to Pune City Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar on stage. He also mentioned that the PCPC building might be the best police facility in India.

The PCPC was initially approved by then-Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on 15th August 2018, along with the Mira Bhayandar Police Commissionerate. Initially, the PCPC began operations in a Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) school building in Chinchwad, with its headquarters in Nigdi. Although nine acres of land in Moshi had been allocated for the PCPC, the need for a permanent headquarters persisted. A proposal for 50 acres of centrally located land owned by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Development in Tathawade was made, which has now been approved by the Maharashtra State Government.

Fadnavis remarked, “The PCPC Headquarters will surpass Pune, Amitesh Ji. First, Nagpur had a very good police building, but the one being built in Pune will be even better, and Pimpri Chinchwad’s will be the best of all. The PCPC building might be the best in India in terms of police administration.” He also announced that the Bhumi Pujan (groundbreaking ceremony) for the new building would take place in the coming days.

Additionally, he mentioned the approval of the 50-acre land for the new PCPC building and highlighted significant changes in policing. He emphasized that for the first time since 1960, the police-to-population ratio is being revised, along with other reforms to modernize policing and technology.

This move is seen as a relief for pregnant and postpartum police officers, many of whom struggle with the discomfort of wearing a uniform and belt during and after their pregnancy. There were also worries that the tight-fitting uniforms could pose risks to the unborn child.

The government’s decision aims to provide essential comfort to these officers during this significant time.

Pimpri Chinchwad, 11th October 2024: After sending five proposals over six years of the Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissionerate (PCPC) tenure, the Maharashtra State Government has finally approved a location for the PCPC Headquarters. The headquarters will be established on 50 acres of land in Tathawade, one of the central areas of Pimpri Chinchwad City. On Wednesday, Pimpri Chinchwad Commissioner of Police Vinoy Kumar Choubey discussed the matter with Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and Guardian Minister of Pune District, Ajit Pawar. By Thursday, the land was officially approved.

The PCPC was initially approved by then-Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on 15th August 2018, along with the establishment of the Mira Bhayandar Police Commissionerate. At that time, PCPC operations were started in a Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) school building in Chinchwad, with the headquarters set up in Nigdi. While nine acres of land in Moshi were acquired for the PCPC, the need for headquarters space persisted. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Development of Maharashtra State owns land in Tathawade, and 50 acres of this land were proposed by the PCPC due to its central location. The Maharashtra State Government has now approved the site.

The PCPC administration, led by Commissioner Vinoy Kumar Choubey and previous commissioners, consistently pushed for the site for the headquarters. Efforts at the senior level, including proposals for a dog squad, a police rest house at Dehu, and land at Moshi for the administrative building, culminated in this approval. In addition to the Moshi land, 15 acres in Kaspate Wasti for police officers’ residences and 50 acres for the headquarters have been secured.

Vinoy Kumar Choubey commented, “Proposals for necessary matters for the PCPC have been submitted, and space has been made available for the headquarters. This will ensure that various departments of the PCPC will have their rightful place.”

The new police headquarters will house:

– Police Recruitment and Parade Ground
– Headquarters Building
– Police Hospital
– Schools for Police Officers’ Children
– Police Armory
– Dog Squad
– Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad
– Quick Response Team (QRT)
– Motor Transport Department
– Internal ‘Firing Range’
– Deputy Commissioner of Police Headquarters Office
– Multi-Purpose Hall
– Police Resting Quarters
– Other subsidiary offices

The incident occurred on Thursday, the 3rd of this month, around 11 PM when the victim, a college student, was out for a walk with her friend in the Bopdev Ghat area. The three accused threatened the pair with a machete and assaulted them with bamboo sticks. The attackers then tied the male victim with his shirt and belt before sexually assaulting the woman.

Over 300 police officers and personnel from the Crime Branch had been searching for the suspects. More than 200 individuals were questioned in connection with the case, and police had created sketches of two suspects based on information provided by the victim. A reward of Rs. 10 lakh was also announced for anyone providing information leading to the suspects’ arrest.

Investigators analyzed data from 3,000 mobile users who had traveled through the Bopdev Ghat area during the time of the incident and reviewed CCTV footage from the vicinity. Using AI technology and the assistance of private cyber experts, they were able to gather crucial evidence. Despite the extensive search by 60 police teams, the suspects had initially remained at large, but police sources now confirm their detention. 

Pune, 11th October 2024: Railways have decided to provide a Halt to Train No. 11025/11026 Pune-Amravati-Pune Express and Kolhapur- Gondia- Kolhapur Maharashtra Express at Puntamba Railway Station on Experimental basis for six months. The details are as under:-

1. Pune- Amravati- Pune Express

11025 Pune- Amravati Express JCO 11.10.2024 will arrive Puntamba at 15.38 hrs and will leave at 15.39 hrs.

11026 Amravati-Pune Express JCO 11.10.2024 will arrive Puntamba at 06.34 hrs and will leave at 06.35 hrs.

2. Kolhapur- Gondia-Kolhapur Maharashtra Express

11039 Kolhapur- Gondia Maharashtra Express JCO 11.10.2024 will arrive Puntamba at 02.39 hrs and will leave at 02.40 hrs.

11040 Gondia- Kolhapur Maharashtra Express JCO 11.10.2024 will arrive Puntamba at 22.14 hrs and will leave at 22.15 hrs.

Passengers are requested to note and avail that facility.

The check was supervised by Hemant Kumar Behera, Divisional Commercial Manager (Ticket Checking). The check was conducted by mobilising 35 ticket checking staff and 2 RPF personnel. During the check all entry exit gates and vantage locations were deployed by the Ticket checking staff. 

Railways fervently appeals to the travelling public to travel with valid Journey tickets. Visitors entering the railway platforms and ticketing areas are requested to purchase a valid platform ticket to avoid penal charges.