India, Jan. 24 -- In response to rising incidents of robberies, thefts, and threats reported in hilly and ghat regions, the city police will soon launch the "Ghat Safety Net" initiative. The decision comes after multiple challenges faced by law enforcement during investigations, primarily due to poor mobile and CCTV camera coverage in these areas.

In a recent gang rape incident reported in Bopdev Ghat in 2024, police investigation faced challenges due to the absence of such facilities.

Under the initiative police plan to provide CCTV camera coverage, internet facility, mobile connectivity, thermal imaging drones, panic buttons, and streetlights.

Amitesh Kumar, Pune police commissioner, said, "We have identified 17 ghat sections and hil...