Announcement by Chief Minister Devendra FadnavisOn August 8, 2025, CM Fadnavis revealed approval for five new police stations in Pune — located in Narhe, Yeolewadi (Yeolewadi), Manjari, Laxminagar, and Lohegaon — as part of a major infrastructure overhaul .
This expansion is backed by the sanctioning of 1,000 additional police personnel, along with the creation of new Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) posts .Additionally, this is the first such large-scale approval of police stations in Maharashtra in six decades .Expanded Infrastructure and Technology Rollout
During the function held at Shivajinagar police headquarters, CM Fadnavis also inaugurated an AI-enabled “Integrated Command and Control Centre” (ICCC), an Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS), surveillance drones, and mobile surveillance vans .
Operational Teething Issues Affecting Residents
A recent report highlighted that residents in rapidly developing areas—Ambegaon, Nanded City, Baner, Kharadi, Wagholi, Kalepadal, and Phursungi—are facing difficulties with online tenancy registrations. The newly established seven police stations in those areas haven’t yet been integrated into the e-registration portal, causing mapping discrepancies and potential legal hurdles .
New Police Stations Approved for Narhe, Yeolewadi, Manjari, Laxminagar, and Lohegaon
Personnel Sanctioned 1,000 additional officers, plus new DCP positions
Tech Upgrades AI-based command center, traffic system, drones, and mobile units
Resident Impact Online portals not updated with new stations—causing registration issues
The five new police stations have officially been approved and announced as of August 8–9, 2025.
A robust blend of infrastructure and technology improvements is underway to modernize Pune’s policing capabilities.
Meanwhile, residents should be aware that some administrative systems still lag behind, especially regarding digital services tied to police jurisdiction.
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