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Hans India
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
218 challans issued in Dharamshala for illegal parking in a day
Dharamshala: In a major crackdown on unruly parking, Kangra District Police issued 218 challans for illegal parking across the district in a day, police said. During the 24-hour drive that ended on Wednesday, a large majority of vehicle fined included those parked along the roads, especially in high-traffic areas. The police have raised concerns that haphazard roadside parking is not only disrupting smooth traffic flow but also posing serious safety risks to pedestrians and motorists alike. The situation is particularly alarming in McLeodganj, a key tourist hub, where narrow roads and heavy footfall already strain the local traffic system. 'Disorderly roadside parking is a punishable offence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988,' the police said, adding that surveillance through Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) has been intensified and offenders are now being penalized with challans, vehicle seizure, and other legal actions.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
CM Fadnavis announces 5 new police stations for Pune city
PUNE: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated several initiatives of the Pune City Police on Friday, including an Integrated Command and Control Centre and the newly-constructed Chandan Nagar Police Station building. CM Fadnavis announces 5 new police stations for Pune city During the inaugurations, the chief minister announced the approval for five new police stations - Lohgaon, Laxminagar, Narhe, Manjri and Yewalewadi, and the sanctioning of 1,000 additional personnel to strengthen the city's law enforcement. He also announced that two new deputy commissioner of police (DCP) posts will soon be approved for Pune. 'As cities expand, our police forces need to grow with them. This is the first time in the state's history that seven new police stations have been sanctioned for one city,' he said. Fadnavis also inaugurated India's most advanced CCTV surveillance system project in the system, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), will assist in real-time crime analysis, traffic management, and public safety. CCTV monitoring of remote and hilly areas will begin from Bopdev Ghat and expand to 22 other hill zones. Any malfunction in these cameras will send an alert to the control room instantly, with repairs assured within 24 hours. Additionally, five high-tech mobile surveillance vans equipped with drones and public address systems were inducted into service. Fadnavis also unveiled plans to implement a satellite-based Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) that will link citywide traffic signals, enabling smoother traffic flow and diversions using AI-driven solutions. A 10-year mobility and infrastructure masterplan for Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad and PMRDA areas was also announced, which will be refined through public feedback. He said the police force is facing evolving challenges in law and order, necessitating modernisation and structural reforms. 'After 60 years, a new structural framework has been established for the police department. Specialised narcotics and forensic units are also being developed,' he stated. Deputy chief minister and Pune district guardian minister Ajit Pawar reaffirmed the government's dedication to strengthening police infrastructure. 'With urban growth comes a greater responsibility on police. We are allocating ₹1,100 crore - 5% of the state's annual plan - for police modernisation,' he announced.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pune city jurisdiction to get five new police stations
Pune: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Friday that five new police stations would be added to the existing 39 under the Pune police jurisdiction. The CM was speaking during a function at the Shivajinagar police headquarters to launch various projects. "Pune police had submitted proposals for new police stations and I announce that the govt has sanctioned the same," said Fadnavis, who also holds the home department portfolio. The new police stations will be in Narhe (carved out of Sinhagad Road and rural Pune's Haveli police station areas), Yeolewadi (carved out of Kondhwa), Manjari (Hadapsar), Laxminagar (Yerawada) and Lohegaon (Vimantal). You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune A senior police officer said, "The Narhe police station is aimed at dealing with crime-infested fringe areas which are part of rural Pune and Sinhagad Road areas, at present. Similarly, Laxminagar is another area that needs critical attention." The CM also launched Pune police's new AI-driven integrated command and control centre (ICCC) and the integrated traffic management system (ITMS), besides commissioning five modern surveillance vans and surveillance drones. He virtually inaugurated the new building of the Chandannagar police station and performed the groundbreaking ceremony of upcoming buildings of Loni Kalbhor, Nanded City, Kharadi and Kondhwa police stations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Beautiful Female Athletes Right Now Undo He inaugurated the CCTV camera and lighting systems in Bopdev Ghat area. Fadnavis singled out Pune's traffic as the biggest concern. He said, "The ITMS aims to increase the traffic speed and will operate at 503 major chowks. It will be a comprehensive technological intervention where traffic simulation will be conducted through satellite to synchronise signals and divert vehicles from congested roads to alternative routes. The police will get information through the system's legacy data about the timings when traffic at a particular chowk increases and get a solution/advice for the same," he said. The CM raised concern about the drug menace in Maharashtra and acknowledged Pune police's actions and seizure of huge quantities of drugs in the recent past. "The fight against drugs is continuing," he added. Police have identified 21 secluded spots, including Bopdev Ghat, where people go for outings, he said, adding, "CCTV cameras and lighting arrangements will be installed at these spots for people's safety." Meanwhile, deputy CM Ajit Pawar raised concern about rising incidents of vehicle vandalism involving minors in Pune and stressed the need to change the law to tackle the problem. He also directed additional chief secretary (home) Iqbal Singh Chahal to clear the process of shifting Bund Garden police station and two police establishments near Rajiv Gandhi bridge in Aundh without delay. The latter will be demolished for road widening. Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar said, "We have launched a special drive to map CCTV cameras at private establishments and integrate them with the ICCC." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
In a day, 218 challans issue in Dharamshala for illegal parking
Dharamshala , In a major crackdown on unruly parking, Kangra District Police issued 218 challans for illegal parking across the district in a day, police said on Thursday. In a day, 218 challans issue in Dharamshala for illegal parking During the 24-hour drive that ended on Wednesday, a large majority of vehicle fined included those parked along the roads, especially in high-traffic areas. The police have raised concerns that haphazard roadside parking is not only disrupting smooth traffic flow but also posing serious safety risks to pedestrians and motorists alike. The situation is particularly alarming in McLeodganj, a key tourist hub, where narrow roads and heavy footfall already strain the local traffic system. "Disorderly roadside parking is a punishable offence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988," the police said, adding that surveillance through Intelligent Traffic Management System has been intensified and offenders are now being penalized with challans, vehicle seizure, and other legal actions. Additional Superintendent of Police Kangra Hitesh Lakhanpal said, "Under the Safe City initiative of the Smart City Project, we have installed six ITMS units in Dharamshala to monitor traffic violations round-the-clock." "More systems are in the pipeline, and traffic lights have already been set up in McLeodganj, with more intersections identified for signalization and road widening", he added. However, the enforcement drive has also drawn criticism from citizens, who argue that the lack of adequate parking facilities has left them with no choice. "The police should focus on vehicles that are abandoned or permanently parked for weeks with tarpaulins. Regular visitors and shopkeepers should not be unnecessarily penalized," said a local businessman Sansar Chand. Retired administrative officer Lalit Kumar said that "When the administration permits commercial establishments in residential areas without providing parking infrastructure, roadside parking becomes inevitable. Penalizing people under such circumstances is unjust." The police have urged citizens to strictly follow traffic rules, cooperate with enforcement efforts, and use only designated parking areas for their vehicles to help maintain order and safety on the roads. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
2 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
In a day, 218 challans issue in Dharamshala for illegal parking
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Dharamshala (HP), Aug 7 (PTI) In a major crackdown on unruly parking, Kangra District Police issued 218 challans for illegal parking across the district in a day, police said on Thursday. During the 24-hour drive that ended on Wednesday, a large majority of vehicle fined included those parked along the roads, especially in high-traffic areas. The police have raised concerns that haphazard roadside parking is not only disrupting smooth traffic flow but also posing serious safety risks to pedestrians and motorists alike. The situation is particularly alarming in McLeodganj, a key tourist hub, where narrow roads and heavy footfall already strain the local traffic system. 'Disorderly roadside parking is a punishable offence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988," the police said, adding that surveillance through Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) has been intensified and offenders are now being penalized with challans, vehicle seizure, and other legal actions. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kangra Hitesh Lakhanpal said, 'Under the Safe City initiative of the Smart City Project, we have installed six ITMS units in Dharamshala to monitor traffic violations round-the-clock." 'More systems are in the pipeline, and traffic lights have already been set up in McLeodganj, with more intersections identified for signalization and road widening", he added. However, the enforcement drive has also drawn criticism from citizens, who argue that the lack of adequate parking facilities has left them with no choice. 'The police should focus on vehicles that are abandoned or permanently parked for weeks with tarpaulins. Regular visitors and shopkeepers should not be unnecessarily penalized," said a local businessman Sansar Chand. Retired administrative officer Lalit Kumar said that 'When the administration permits commercial establishments in residential areas without providing parking infrastructure, roadside parking becomes inevitable. Penalizing people under such circumstances is unjust." The police have urged citizens to strictly follow traffic rules, cooperate with enforcement efforts, and use only designated parking areas for their vehicles to help maintain order and safety on the roads. PTI COR BPL NB NB view comments First Published: August 08, 2025, 00:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
