Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has referred a representation seeking a police chowky, stronger traffic enforcement and urgent road-safety measures in Pune’s NIBM Annexe and Mohammadwadi areas to the principal secretary of the state Home Department for further action.
The order, dated October 21, 2026, followed a representation by Nitin D’Souza, a social activist based in NIBM Annexe, who raised concerns about alleged hooliganism, street racing, traffic violations, rising crime and inadequate police presence in the rapidly developing residential belt. The status of the proposed police chowky and the other demands remains unclear.
Ward 41 corporator Nivrutti Anna Bandal has backed the demand for a permanent police facility and regular patrolling, particularly at night. He said the area’s growing population and concerns around dangerous driving and late-night disturbances near Archana Kohinoor Glory made a police chowky necessary.
“A police chowky is essential for Mohammadwadi and NIBM Annexe, considering the growing population and concerns over crime and public safety,” Bandal said. He also called for regular night patrols and strict action against people whose driving endangers residents and commuters, adding that a permanent facility could improve police presence and response times.
A fatal road accident on September 21 has intensified local concerns. According to the representation, 20-year-old Humzah Imran Shaikh Sarkar died and Qais Wasim Khan suffered serious injuries after a Hyva dumper hit them. The incident reportedly increased demands for stronger traffic regulation, enforcement and road-safety interventions in the area.
D’Souza has asked the authorities to establish and operationalise a police chowky on a plot that he said had already been earmarked for the facility. He has also sought enforcement of speed limits and action against rash and negligent driving, particularly involving heavy vehicles and dumpers.
The representation calls for traffic signals, CCTV cameras, speed breakers and warning signs at vulnerable junctions, including Raheja Chowk. It also seeks the deployment of traffic police, regular night patrols, vehicle checks and weekend nakabandi between 10 pm and 5 am. Other demands include measures to address drug-related concerns and clarification of the response residents receive when they call the 112 police emergency helpline.
The concerns extend beyond policing. D’Souza has criticised the Pune Municipal Corporation, alleging that several roads in NIBM Annexe and Mohammadwadi are in poor condition and that residents’ civic complaints remain unresolved. He has sought intervention to improve road conditions, especially at junctions where traffic hazards have been reported.
The representation has therefore called for coordinated action by the police and the PMC on law and order, traffic management, emergency response and civic infrastructure. It has also sought a thorough investigation into the September 21 fatal dumper accident and accountability based on the available evidence.
The Home Department is now expected to take further action on the representation. No timeline for the proposed police chowky, the requested road-safety measures or the civic works has been announced.
