Pune Police, Petrol Dealers Discuss Stronger Safety Measures At City Fuel Stations
Pune Police, Petrol Dealers Discuss Stronger Safety Measures At City Fuel Stations
Pune, November 21, 2025: In a major step towards improving safety at fuel stations across the city, the Pune City Police held a high-level meeting with the Petrol Dealers Association Pune on Friday. The Association, which represents more than 850 petrol pump dealers across the district and is affiliated with the Federation of All Maharashtra Petrol Dealers Associations (FAMPEDA), raised serious concerns over increasing incidents of violence and intimidation faced by fuel station staff.
The meeting was chaired by the Commissioner of Police, Pune City, and attended by the Joint Commissioner, Additional Commissioner, and all Deputy Commissioners of Police.
Representing the Petrol Dealers Association were Vice Presidents Vijay Lande, Dnyaneshwar Walhekar, and Dhananjay Shitole, along with Kakasaheb Zambare, Treasurer Kalidas More, Bhagyendra Chudasama, and Narendra Ruparel.
The Association highlighted recent incidents involving assaults, threats, and operational disruptions at petrol pumps, stressing the potential for severe consequences given the presence of highly inflammable fuel.
Following detailed discussions, the Commissioner of Police issued clear instructions to ensure round-the-clock security at petrol pumps and promised strict action against anyone threatening staff or damaging property.
The Association expressed deep appreciation for the proactive approach of Pune Police. “Our dealers and their staff serve Pune 24×7. Today’s strong commitment from Pune Police gives great confidence that safety will not be compromised at any cost,” said Association President Dhruv Ruparel.
