In order to keep extortion menace under control at MIDC areas in Mahalunge, Chakan, Bhigwan, Patas and Ale Phata in Pune district, the rural police has sent proposals to the Home Ministry for setting up of separate police stations in these areas.

Increasin Vigil: Currently, there are 32 police stations under the Pune Superintendent of Police office and these areas are in various jurisdictions. According to the police, another reason to have separate police stations is the rising population and rapid urbanisation. File Pic