PCMC Police Fleet Gets Major Boost with 50 New Vehicles

Pimpri : In a move aimed at strengthening emergency response and policing efficiency, the Pimpri-Chinchwad police commissionerate has inducted 50 new vehicles — including eight four-wheelers and 42 two-wheelers into its fleet.

Police commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey said the addition will significantly enhance the force’s ability to respond swiftly to emergencies and improve overall service delivery to citizens.

Since taking charge, Choubey has focused on modernising and upgrading police infrastructure. At the time of his appointment, the commissionerate had a total of 319 vehicles, including motorcycles, cars, jeeps, light vans and buses — considered inadequate given the expanding jurisdiction and workload.

To address the shortfall, proposals were submitted to the Director General of Police’s office and the district planning committee. Through sustained follow-up, a total of 367 vehicles have been added during his tenure. Of these, 263 vehicles were procured through the district planning committee, while 104 were provided by the state police headquarters.

Officials said the expanded fleet will aid in better crime control, faster emergency response and timely assistance to citizens across the city.