Pune: Police Unveil Strict ‘Action Plan’ to Curb Street Crime, 4,000 Repeat Offenders Under Radar
Pune, 22 April 2025: In a major crackdown on street crime, the Pune Police Crime Branch has rolled out a stringent ‘Action Plan’ targeting habitual criminals who openly brandish weapons and spread terror across the city and suburbs. Over 4,000 repeat offenders with serious criminal histories have been placed under a special surveillance radar.
Key Highlights of the Action Plan:
✅ Detailed Criminal Profiling
- Police are compiling detailed dossiers on criminals, including past cases, court chargesheets, crime patterns, and preventive actions taken.
- Special focus on offenders under MCOCA, MPDA, murder, attempted murder, rape, molestation, burglary, and illegal weapon possession.
✅ Enhanced Surveillance & Intelligence
- CCTV monitoring, mobile tower tracking, social media scrutiny, and informant networks to track criminal movements.
- Senior inspectors in each police station to monitor high-risk criminals.
✅ Immediate Detention & Preventive Measures
- “Zero tolerance” for public intimidation—repeat offenders to be detained immediately under preventive laws.
- Police to hold public meetings (corner meetings) and engage with citizens, builders, and business owners for real-time complaints.
✅ Crime Statistics (2019-2024) – 37,408 Criminals Recorded
- Murder: 1,388 | Attempted Murder: 4,529
- Rape: 2,525 | Molestation: 3,936
- Chain Snatching: 393 | Burglary: 2,722
- Illegal Weapons: 804 | Vehicle Theft: 4,247
✅ Zone-wise Offenders Under Watch
- Zone 1: 430 | Zone 2: 771
- Zone 3: 675 | Zone 4: 903
- Zone 5: 1,065 | Total: 3,844
Official Statement:
“Our priority is to ensure public safety and instill fear among criminals. We will take strictest action against those disrupting peace. Pune Police are committed to ending street crime.”
– Shailesh Balkawade, Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch)
📌 Citizens’ Role: Residents are urged to report suspicious activities via police helplines or local stations.
