Increased Security Measures Urged in Bhosari Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation Area

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The Forum of Small-Scale Industries Association, Pimpri-Chinchwad, has urged the Pimpri-Chinchwad police commissioner to enhance security measures and night patrols in the Bhosari Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area during the Diwali holidays. The association president, Abhay Bhor, highlighted that the area is a major industrial zone, spanning 22 blocks and nearly 3,500 acres, with around 76 kilometres of internal roads and housing over 5,000 to 6,000 industrial units. Incidents of theft and assault on security staff have become common in the area during Diwali, with the association claiming over 50 minor and major incidents of theft, robbery, and assault on security guards reported every year.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bhosari Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area is one of the state's major industrial zones, spanning 22 blocks and nearly 3,500 acres, with around 76 kilometres of internal roads.
  • The area houses over 5,000 to 6,000 industrial units with thousands of workers commuting daily.
  • Incidents of theft and assault on security staff are common in the area during Diwali, with the association claiming over 50 minor and major incidents of theft, robbery, and assault on security guards reported every year.
  • The Forum of Small-Scale Industries Association has urged the Pimpri-Chinchwad police commissioner to deploy special night patrol teams, enhance CCTV surveillance, and take strict action against illegal activities in the area.
  • Association president Abhay Bhor has requested the police to take immediate steps to ensure the safety of industries and workers during the festive season.
  • Senior police inspector Ganesh Jamdar has stated that patrolling and security measures in the MIDC area will be increased during Diwali.

Statistics:

  • The Bhosari MIDC area spans 22 blocks and nearly 3,500 acres.
  • The area has around 76 kilometres of internal roads.
  • Over 5,000 to 6,000 industrial units are located in the area.
  • Thousands of workers commute daily through the area.
  • Over 50 minor and major incidents of theft, robbery, and assault on security guards are reported every year in the Bhosari MIDC area.
  • Patrolling and security measures in the MIDC area will be increased during Diwali.

Sources:

  • HT Digital Content Services (Hindustan Times)