Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar on Monday afternoon clarified that the law and order situation in the city has improved this year. He submitted a detailed report to Baramati MP Supriya Sule, addressing her concerns about deteriorating conditions.
Crime Statistics Show Improvement
In his letter, Kumar stated that murders, murder attempts, body offences, and other crimes declined in Pune in 2025 and 2026. He emphasized that Pune is not the 'crime capital' of Maharashtra, ranking 15th among 19 metropolitan cities in IPC/BNS crimes according to National Crime Records Bureau data.
Compared to 2024, 2025 saw fewer crimes: attempt-to-murder cases dropped by 27%, body offences by 3%, chain snatching and robbery by 56% and 36% respectively. House-breaking and theft reduced by 14% and 24%.
Increase in Murder Cases Addressed
There was an increase of six murder cases in 2025, which Kumar attributed to family disputes. He claimed that the Pune city police responded promptly to serious crimes, ensuring survival of a critically injured firing victim. Quick responses in Kothrud, Warje, and Bund Garden saved lives.
The first four months of 2026 were relatively peaceful, though five serious crimes occurred in May. Vandalism and vehicle damage incidents reduced by 50% in 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, due to awareness programmes for juveniles, GPS-based night patrolling, and increased police visibility.
Police Measures and MCOCA Application
The police launched intensive corrective measures including night patrols and combing operations. They cracked down on organized crime by invoking the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against gangs.
MP Supriya Sule had raised concerns last week about the law and order situation. Commissioner Kumar's letter aims to reassure her and the public about the improving crime scenario in Pune.
