Mundhwa Police Station In Pune Initiates Bicycle Patrolling For Enhanced Community Safety
Mundhwa, 24th September 2023: In a novel approach to community policing, Mundhwa Police Station under Pune city police has launched a bicycle patrolling program aimed at enhancing the safety of citizens and promoting the well-being of police personnel. The initiative was inaugurated under the guidance of Commissioner of Police Retesh Kumar and Additional Commissioner of Police Ranjan Kumar Sharma.
The program was introduced by Senior Police Inspector of Mundhwa Police Station, Vishnu Tamhane. The chief guest, Additional Commissioner of Police, Ranjan Kumar Sharma, officially inaugurated the cycle patrolling initiative. The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Vikrant Deshmukh, local businessman and corporator Umesh Gaikwad, and other senior police officials from Hadapsar, Wanwadi, and Loni Kalbhor police stations.
The Commissioner of Police emphasized the dual benefits of the program: improving the physical health of police staff and enhancing the sense of security among citizens. Due to the narrow roads and frequent traffic jams within the Mundhwa police station limits, bicycle patrolling is seen as a practical solution for effective policing.
The idea received a positive response from police station officials and enforcers after discussions. Policemen Nilesh Palve, Swapnil Shivarkar, and Tanaji Deshmukh from Mundhwa police station were instrumental in organizing the program.
The initiative is also expected to have environmental benefits, as it will reduce pollution caused by patrol vehicles. Additionally, the physical exercise involved in cycling is expected to contribute to the health of the police personnel.
The program aims to increase contact between the police and the community, thereby boosting citizens’ sense of security. It is also anticipated that the sight of police on bicycles will encourage more citizens to take up cycling as an eco-friendly mode of transport.
