Pune Police Begins Patrolling PMPML Buses And Key Routes To Boost Women’s Safety Across City

Pune, June 5 – Acting on the information from PMPML, the Pune Police has launched dedicated patrolling on PMPML buses and at key bus stops and routes across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and PMRDA areas to enhance passenger safety, especially for women.

The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd. (PMPML), which operates 381 routes with over 20,112 daily trips serving 10–11 lakh commuters, had raised concerns about growing incidents of theft, harassment, and vandalism on public transport. These concerns included:

• Theft of valuables and wallets by unidentified miscreants during transit
• Eve-teasing and use of inappropriate gestures or words
• Obscene graffiti and defacement at BRT stations by anti-social elements

Due to multiple complaints—particularly from women, students, and senior citizens—PMPML’s Chairman and Managing Director had requested Pune City Police Commissioner to deploy security teams during peak hours on crowded routes and major terminals.

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In response, Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime), Pune City, has initiated a special safety campaign. A dedicated police team has been assigned to patrol PMPML services, including:

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• 2 Police Inspectors
• 1 Assistant Police Inspector
• 1 Police Sub-Inspector
• 22 Police Constables

These officers will travel aboard PMPML buses and conduct on-ground monitoring, especially during morning and evening rush hours, to respond quickly to any suspicious activity and assist vulnerable passengers.

Areas Where Patrolling Has Been Deployed:

Major Bus Stations:
Swargate, Deccan Stand, Dandekar Bridge, Katraj Main Stand, Snake Park (Katraj), Market Yard, Bajirao Road, Shivaji Road, Shastri Road, Ganpati Matha, PMC Main Station, Pune Railway Station, Hadapsar Gadital, Dengale Bridge (PMC), Wagholi, Pimpri Ambedkar Chowk, Nigdi Pradhikaran, Chinchwad, Bhosari Bus Stand.

High-Density Routes Under Watch:

1. Swargate–Shivajinagar
2. Swargate–Pune Station
3. Katraj–Maharashtra Housing Board
4. Katraj–Lohegaon
5. Swargate–Alandi
6. Katraj–Nigdi
7. Bhekrainagar–NDA Gate
8. Wagholi–Warje Malwadi
9. Kothrud Depot–Vishrantwadi
10. PMC–Alandi
11. Nigdi–PMC
12. Shewalewadi–Nigdi
13. Upper–Pune Station
14. Hadapsar–Nigdi
15. PMC–Talegaon
16. Wagholi–Karegaon
17. Hadapsar–Katraj (via Mhatravadi)
18. Bhekrainagar–Alandi
19. PMC–Kharadi
20. Katraj–Kharadi
21. Katraj–Wagholi
22. Hadapsar–Katraj (via Kondhwa)
23. Katraj–Bhosari
24. Katraj–Chinchwadgaon
25. Shewalewadi–Katraj

PMPML has emphasized that these patrols are crucial for restoring public confidence in mass transit and preventing repeated offences that make public spaces unsafe—particularly for women.

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