Kamaripeth police station relocates due to space, infra challenges

Time of India

27-05-2025

Hubballi: Finally, the Kamaripeth police station has found a new home at a community hall near Kamaripeth Jai Bharat Circle. The relocation was necessary due to safety concerns, as the old building stood precariously on a nala, risking damage from flooding during heavy rains.
The formal inauguration of the relocated police station took place on Monday with a traditional puja ceremony.
The new police station, while occupying 1,976 square feet, faces significant space constraints. The current setup includes three basic cabins allocated for the circle police inspector (CPI), police sub-inspectors (PSIs), and a computer room. However, the facility lacks essential infrastructure such as a proper record room and parking area.
Cramped conditions pose challenges for the daily operations of the police force. Staff members must manage their duties within the limited space available, making it difficult to maintain files, handle visitors, and conduct routine police work efficiently. The absence of dedicated storage areas means important documents and records must be stored in makeshift arrangements.
The lack of parking facilities creates additional problems, as both police vehicles and visitors' vehicles must find alternative parking solutions in the surrounding area.
This situation could potentially affect emergency response times and create congestion in the neighbourhood.
Despite these limitations, the relocation was unavoidable, given the deteriorating condition of the old building and the persistent flooding risks. The move to the community hall represents a temporary solution while authorities work on finding a more suitable permanent location that can better accommodate the police station's operational requirements.
According to sources, in 1993, the Kamaripeth police station was established on PB Road to address illicit liquor trade and control bootlegging activities. The facility was built over a raja kaluve. The structure deteriorated over time due to increased water flow through the nala, prompting civic authorities to advise the police department to relocate the station.
The relocation process faced delays due to a lack of suitable premises and infrastructure.
Given the growing risks associated with the deteriorating building, authorities moved the police station to a community hall near Jai Bharat Circle, constructed at Rs 30 lakh. Currently, the station operates with 45 personnel, including women officers, against a sanctioned strength of 52 staff members, as per official sources.
DCP (law & order) Mahaning Nandgavi explained that Kamaripeth police station was shifted to a temporary location.
He confirmed that construction work for partitioning the roof space would commence shortly to ensure sufficient room.
Vijaykumar R, superintending engineer of HDMC, confirmed that drinking water connectivity will soon be established at the community hall, which is currently lacks this facility. He also mentioned that MLA Prasad Abbaiyya recommended undertaking construction work to create sufficient space for the police station.