Pune Police Foot Patrol Drive: 10–12 Crime-Prone Spots Identified Per Police Station

Pune, 14th August 2026: The Pune police have launched a citywide foot patrol drive to prevent crime and increase police visibility in areas with high public footfall and a history of criminal activity.

As part of the drive, police personnel will conduct foot patrols between 5 pm and 9 pm in markets, crowded areas, school and college surroundings, bus stops and other crime-prone locations. Each police station has been asked to identify at least 10 to 12 locations within its jurisdiction for regular patrols.

The initiative will involve personnel at all levels, including senior police inspectors, crime branch inspectors, assistant commissioners of police (ACPs) and deputy commissioners of police (DCPs). Senior officers will also participate in the patrols to monitor the situation on the ground.

Before each patrol, beat officers will brief police personnel about recent crimes, the movements of known offenders and other law-and-order issues in the area. During the patrols, officers will interact with shopkeepers, stall owners, security guards and local residents to identify suspicious persons and gather information about possible criminal activities.

Special attention will be given to areas around schools and colleges during opening and dispersal hours. Police have been instructed to take immediate action against groups involved in harassment or unnecessary loitering around educational institutions.

The drive will also focus on preventing chain snatching, mobile phone theft, bag lifting and harassment in crowded areas, markets, jewellery markets and bus stops. Police personnel will also assist women, children and senior citizens whenever required.

Zonal DCPs have been directed to personally inspect the foot patrols two to three times a week. The progress of the drive will be reviewed every Monday.

The initiative is being carried out under the guidance of Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar and Joint Commissioner of Police Sanjay Darade.

“Every police station should plan the drive effectively according to the local situation and implement it consistently. Senior officers have also been instructed to participate in foot patrols personally to make the initiative more effective,” said Sanjay Darade, Joint Commissioner of Police, Pune City.