The metropolis has added IT City police station to accentuate the safety cowl in Aero City and surrounding areas. It is the twenty first station within the district.

The station has begun operations on short-term foundation at Bakarpur police chowki, earlier than its development is accomplished.

Authorities have recognized 2.5 acres close to Bawa Whitehouse Road and submitted a proposal to Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) for its allotment. Sharing particulars, Mohali senior superintendent of police Sandeep Garg stated that the necessity of establishing a police station was felt following reviews of thefts and snatchings within the space.

“The presence of police stations will instil confidence among the residents and keep anti-social elements at bay,” added Garg.

To start with 26 cops will likely be deployed on the police station. For now, complaints obtained on the station will likely be registered at Sohana police station.

Added 13 stations, 6 chowkis since inception

In 2006, when Mohali was carved out as a district, it had 8 police stations and a couple of police chowkis. The quantity has gone as much as 20 for police stations and eight for chowkis. IT metropolis station will take it is variety of police stations to 21.

The district has round 2,300 in sanctioned power of cops. Out of this, 1,600 are on discipline obligation.

The others are both hooked up with the officers in Chandigarh, or have retired and the vacancies created haven’t been stuffed but.

As per sources, Mohali SSP has written a letter to director basic of police, requesting him to extend the sanctioned power of police within the district.

Sandeep Garg stated that the realm has witnessed speedy urbanization and improvement. Besides establishing of residential colonies and initiatives, together with Aero City, the realm is popping right into a business hub owing to its proximity to the airport.

“People from completely different states live right here. Sensing a possibility, some anti-social components have additionally began focusing on the folks right here,” he added.