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Pimpri-Chinchwad Police bust illegal LPG gas refilling racket in Chakan, seize 251 cylinders worth Rs 9.71 lakh

Pimpri-Chinchwad Police bust illegal LPG gas refilling racket in Chakan, seize 251 cylinders worth Rs 9.71 lakh

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In a major action against illegal and potentially dangerous LPG gas refilling activities, the Property Crime Cell of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police on Thursday busted an unauthorised gas refilling racket operating in the Chakan market area, seizing 251 LPG cylinders, refilling equipment, and a vehicle collectively worth Rs 9.71 lakh. Caught in act Police said they received information about the illegal action at Chakan Market in Khed taluka. Following the information, a police team raided the premises and caught the accused red-handed. The arrested accused have been identified as Prakash Siddhinna Jalagni, 32, a resident of Chakan and Tushar Prafulla Wasale, 36, a resident of Ektanagar, Chakan. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

CID teams launche a probe into methanol-linked liquor tragedy that claimed 18 lives in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad

CID teams launche a probe into methanol-linked liquor tragedy that claimed 18 lives in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad

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CID probe The state government has transferred the case to the CID. Investigators are examining the entire chain, from methanol procurement and liquor production to transportation, sale and distribution.  Two key suspects linked to the suspected methanol supply have been identified, while financial transactions and supply routes are under scrutiny. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Pune hooch tragedy: Crackdown on illegal liquor trade continues, 9 booked in Pimpri-Chinchwad

Pune hooch tragedy: Crackdown on illegal liquor trade continues, 9 booked in Pimpri-Chinchwad

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PUNE: In the aftermath of the deadly hooch tragedy that claimed seventeen lives, the Pimpri-Chinchwad police on Saturday launched an intensive crackdown and registered nine cases against individuals involved in manufacturing, storing, and selling illicit country-made liquor. Pune hooch tragedy: Crackdown on illegal liquor trade continues, 9 booked in Pimpri-Chinchwad Following directions from senior officers after the spurious liquor deaths, police teams from multiple stations conducted coordinated raids across the jurisdictions. The operation targeted illegal liquor manufacturing units, storage facilities and distribution networks suspected of operating without authorisation. The action was carried out in Dehu Road, Shirgaon, Hinjewadi, Chinchwad, South Mahalunge, Pimpri, Alandi and adjoining areas. The accused have been identified as Rajesh Kadam of Dehu Road, Sneha Nanawat of Bhandgaon in Daund, Dhanraj Nat of Hinjewadi, Sayali Rathod of Akurdi railway station area, Tulsi Rawalkar of Pimpri, Nirmala Rajput of Charholi, Varsha Bhat of Pimpri, Duresh Rathod of Mahalunge and a juvenile in conflict with the law. Cases have been registered under relevant provisions of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act and other applicable laws, officials …

15 dead in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad after spurious liquor; eight arrested

15 dead in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad after spurious liquor; eight arrested

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At least 15 persons have died after consuming spurious liquor in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. The police have arrested eight persons, including the main accused, Colonel Virkha Singh. Deaths have been reported from Dapodi, Phugewadi, Hadapsar, and Kalepadal. More arrests are likely, Maharashtra Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday (May 29, 2026) morning. Investigations have revealed that the illicit liquor was prepared at a single location in Hadapsar and then distributed to multiple parts of Pune. According to officials, Yogesh Wankhede brought ethanol from Mumbai without permission and mixed it to prepare the spurious liquor. He then supplied it to four vendors operating in Dapodi, Hadapsar and Chatushrungi areas. The police arrested eight persons, including Colonel Virkha Singh, in connection with the deaths. The accused face strict sections of the law. The police have stated that more persons may be detained. The Excise Department has joined the investigation. Raids were conducted at multiple liquor shops in the city overnight. The location where the liquor was prepared and the areas where it was …

CNG prices soar to Rs 92.25 per kg in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

CNG prices soar to Rs 92.25 per kg in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

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3 min readMay 9, 2026 08:04 PM IST Commuters using CNG-powered vehicles in Pune will now have to dig a little deeper into their pockets. Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited (MNGL) has hiked the retail price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by Rs 1.50 per kg with effect, from midnight of May 8-9, 2026. The revised price stands at Rs 92.25 per kg, applicable across Pune city, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and adjoining areas, including Chakan, Talegaon, and Hinjewadi. MNGL, in a press release, cited a rise in the input cost of natural gas as the reason for the upward revision. The company, however, maintained that CNG continues to offer considerable savings compared to other fuels – approximately 45 per cent cheaper than petrol and around 22 per cent cheaper than diesel for passenger cars, and about 24 per cent cheaper for autorickshaws at current price levels in Pune. Domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) prices remain unchanged. Daily commuters feel the pinchThe price hike hits hardest to those who depend on their CNG vehicles for daily professional commutes. K …

Two-time unopposed corporator Ravi Landge elected Pimpri-Chinchwad mayor

Two-time unopposed corporator Ravi Landge elected Pimpri-Chinchwad mayor

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Pimpri-Chinchwad witnessed a historic moment on Friday as senior corporator Ravi Landge was elected unopposed as the 27th mayor of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), ending nearly four years of administrative rule in the civic body. At 41, Landge has created a unique record in PCMC’s history. A two-time unopposed corporator during the 2017–2022 term, he has now carried forward the same distinction to the mayoral post. He has become the first leader in the corporation’s history to be elected unopposed three times consecutively — twice as a corporator and now as mayor. The election is significant as it comes after the civic body remained under administrative control since March 12, 2022, following the expiry of the elected council’s term and delays in municipal elections. During this period, the corporation was administered successively by Commissioners Rajesh Patil, Shekhar Singh and Shravan Hardikar. Deputy mayor and key appointments Alongside Landge’s election, Sharmila Babar was unanimously elected as deputy mayor. Other key appointments include Prashant Shitole as Leader of the House and Bhausaheb Bhor as Leader of …

Punekars shun NCP factions as BJP sweeps Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls

Punekars shun NCP factions as BJP sweeps Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls

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The two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions came together in an attempt to reclaim their former strongholds of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, which the undivided party had controlled for several terms before losing power in 2017. However, those hopes were dashed on Friday as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won both municipal corporations with clear majorities, bettering its performance compared to the last election. Loss in Pimpri-Chinchwad Despite making emotional appeals asking citizens to vote for NCP candidates, and promising to personally monitor development by visiting the city every eight days, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar failed to gain control of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) for the second consecutive civic election in what was once considered his political stronghold. The NCP managed to gain only one additional seat compared to the previous election, settling at 37 seats. The latest PCMC election became a direct contest between the BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction. Ironically, this battle unfolded while Pawar remained part of the BJP-led state government. Internal erosion within the NCP further weakened his …

Pune polls: Pimpri-Chinchwad records 40.5 per cent at 3.30 pm after slow start

Pune polls: Pimpri-Chinchwad records 40.5 per cent at 3.30 pm after slow start

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Polling for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) elections began peacefully at 7.30 am on Thursday, January 15, 2026. However, the first half of the day witnessed a weak voter response, with many citizens staying away from polling booths during the morning hours. According to election officials, several residents chose to travel during the holiday, which affected voter participation. Heavy traffic congestion was reported in areas such as Somatane Phata, Bhosari and parts of Pune, making it difficult for some voters to reach polling centres. By 11.30 am, PCMC recorded a voter turnout of 16.3 per cent, while PMC reported 14.92 per cent voting. Follow BMC Election updates LIVE here Turnout improves after afternoon Voter participation improved as the day progressed, particularly after 3 pm. Long queues were seen outside several polling booths in Pimpri-Chinchwad during the afternoon hours. By 3.30 pm, PCMC had registered a turnout of 40.5 per cent. Election officials said a steady flow of voters continued in many areas later in the day. Appeal to voters Civic …

Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad residents see mega ‘noisy Sunday’ as campaigning peaks

Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad residents see mega ‘noisy Sunday’ as campaigning peaks

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The political atmosphere across Maharashtra’s Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad turned intense and noisy on Sunday as parties pulled out all stops on the final weekend ahead of the civic polls scheduled for Thursday, January 15. With only two days left before the official end of campaigning on Tuesday, January 13, candidates and party leaders intensified their outreach through rallies, roadshows, bike rallies, and door-to-door meetings. The final Sunday before polling emerged as a full-scale “mega campaign day”, with society meetings, corner meetings, and ward-level processions unfolding simultaneously across residential and commercial pockets of the twin cities. Campaign vehicles fitted with loudspeakers, traditional dhol-tasha troupes, and high-decibel music systems were widely used to draw attention. Senior leaders were also active on the ground. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led a roadshow in Bhosari, while Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar released the Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP’s) civic poll manifesto for Pimpri-Chinchwad. The manifesto release gained political significance as Pawar shared the stage with his cousin and Member of Parliament (MP) Supriya Sule — a rare public appearance since the …

Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad voters unmoved by `hypothetical` promises

Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad voters unmoved by `hypothetical` promises

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As the campaign for the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic elections enters its final phase, political parties have intensified their outreach with a fresh round of promises. However, many voters say they are no longer persuaded by what they describe as repetitive, unrealistic, and election-centric assurances that have failed to translate into action over the years. From long-pending infrastructure issues to a surge in “free service” announcements, voters across the cities are questioning the credibility, intent, and financial feasibility of the pledges being made in the last leg of campaigning. ‘Red Zone’ issue: A repeated promise without resolution One of the most contentious and long-standing concerns resurfacing during the campaign is the ‘Red Zone’ restriction around the Dehu Road ammunition depot and the Dighi magazine depot. The 2000-yard prohibited zone has affected nearly three lakh property owners in several parts of Pimpri-Chinchwad for decades, restricting sale, redevelopment, and utilisation of permissible floor space index (FSI). Despite repeated assurances across elections, residents say the issue remains unresolved. Sayali Chandorkar, a resident of Sector 21 in Nigdi, expressed …