Pune: Over 7,000 Families In NIBM Annexe Seek Public Park, Walking Track; Residents Raise Safety, Noise And Garbage Concerns

Reported by Shoaib Tadvi

Mohammadwadi, 8th October 2026: More than 7,000 families living in high-rise residential societies in NIBM Annexe, Mohammadwadi, have urged the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to convert an open plot in front of Elina Living Society into an official public park with a walking and jogging track. Residents have also approached the Pune Police over alleged recurring public nuisance caused by commercial and community events held on the plot.

Residents of Elina Living Society, Raheja Sterling, Maple Tower, Orient Hill View, Elina and other neighbouring societies submitted a representation to PMC Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram on September 17, seeking the development of the open plot as a dedicated recreational and green space.

According to the representation, more than 7,000 families reside in the surrounding high-rise societies, with several buildings having more than 20 floors. However, residents claim the area does not have an adequate public park or walking and jogging track.

As a result, residents, including senior citizens and those exercising in the morning and evening, are reportedly forced to use busy roads for walking, jogging and other physical activities. The residents have raised concerns that this exposes them to traffic and potential accident risks.

Residents raise concerns over garbage dumping

The residents have also highlighted the deteriorating condition of the open plot, alleging that it has gradually turned into an unofficial dumping ground.

According to their representation, garbage and waste are frequently left behind after commercial or community events conducted on the plot. Residents claimed that such waste creates an unhygienic and unpleasant environment for people living in the adjoining societies.

They said residents have repeatedly taken voluntary initiatives to clean the area and restore damaged plants and trees.

The representation also highlights the presence of more than 250 native trees on the plot. Residents said both small and large native trees are present and that people from neighbouring societies have been taking responsibility for protecting and caring for them.

They have therefore sought protection of the existing trees as part of the proposed development of the site.

Safety concerns, particularly during evening hours

Residents have also raised safety concerns linked to the neglected condition of the open plot.

The representation alleges that anti-social activities have increased around the site, creating concerns for residents, particularly women and senior citizens during evening and night hours.

Residents have argued that formally developing the site as a public park with a walking and jogging track would not only provide a designated space for physical activity but could also improve the overall environment and safety of the area.

Residents approach Pune Police over events on the plot

Separately, Elina Living A & B Wing Co-operative Housing Society Limited submitted a representation to the Pune Police Commissioner on September 17 regarding what it described as recurring public nuisance caused by commercial activities on the open plot directly in front of the society.

The police representation identifies the plot as being located at Mohammadwadi, Taluka Haveli, District Pune, adjoining the residential society.

Residents stated that two prolonged events or activities were conducted on the plot during February 18 to March 20, 2026, and June 17 to June 26, 2026.

According to the representation, residents faced continuous disturbance during these periods due to loudspeakers, amplified music, large gatherings, vehicle movement and other event-related commercial activities.

The residents claimed that because the plot is immediately adjacent to residential buildings, prolonged activities resulted in noise pollution, traffic disturbance and public nuisance.

They said the impact was particularly felt by children, senior citizens and other residents, with disturbance continuing for several days and, on one occasion, for almost a month.

The residents also alleged that the events resulted in garbage and waste accumulation, increased traffic and crowd movement around the society, affecting the peaceful and safe residential environment.

Residents seek restrictions on future commercial events

While acknowledging that religious, cultural and social celebrations are part of community life, residents told the police that the particular plot’s immediate proximity to residential buildings makes it unsuitable for commercial events, large gatherings or prolonged functions.

They have requested the police authorities to intervene and ensure that commercial events, functions and other large-scale activities are not permitted on the plot in the future.

They have also requested that the concerned local authorities be suitably informed so that the alleged recurring nuisance faced by residents does not continue.

Demand for permanent public facility

In their representation to the PMC, residents have requested the civic authorities to take up the matter with the concerned agencies and facilitate the official designation and development of the open plot as a public park with a walking and jogging track.

They have specifically sought that the plot not continue to be used as a commercial or event space or as an unofficial dumping ground.

Residents said the proposed public park would provide a safe and healthy recreational and fitness space for more than 7,000 families, while also helping preserve the more than 250 native trees on the site.

They have urged the PMC and police authorities to take necessary action, stating that a permanent solution would help address concerns related to public safety, noise, garbage, traffic, greenery and the lack of recreational facilities in the rapidly developing NIBM Annexe area.