Heightened Police Surveillance in Nashik's Industrial Estates During Diwali

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The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) in Nashik's Satpur and Ambad industrial estates will be under heightened police surveillance during the Diwali festival. Over 4,000 industrial units in the estates, primarily manufacturing units from the automobile and electrical sectors, will remain closed from October 19 to 25, increasing the risk of metal theft. To address this concern, industry associations have worked with the police administration to deploy robust security measures and have issued safety advisories to their member units.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Satpur and Ambad industrial estates in Nashik's MIDC will be under heightened police surveillance during the Diwali festival.
  • Over 4,000 industrial units will remain closed from October 19 to 25, increasing the risk of metal theft.
  • The Ambad Industries and Manufacturers' Association (AIMA) and Nashik Industries and Manufacturers' Association (NIMA) have issued safety advisories to their member units.
  • AIMA president Lalit Boob announced that the associations will provide two vehicles each to assist police patrolling in Ambad and Satpur during the closure period.
  • Industry members have been advised to keep CCTV systems operational, maintain functioning streetlights, and ensure security personnel are equipped with emergency contact numbers, including local police and fire brigade.
  • The police administration has assured that robust security will be deployed across both estates to prevent theft.

Statistics:

  • 4,000 industrial units in the Satpur and Ambad estates will remain closed from October 19 to 25.
  • 2 vehicles each will be provided by AIMA and NIMA to assist police patrolling in Ambad and Satpur.
  • Industry members are advised to maintain operational CCTV systems.
  • The police administration has promised to deploy robust security to prevent theft.

Sources:

  • "Nashik model: Corporations join forces to reduce theft" from Times of India via [timescontent.com](http://timescontent.com)
  • Byline: Tushar Pawar Nashik: The Satpur and Ambad industrial estates of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) in Nashik will be under heightened police surveillance during the Diwali festival.