India, Feb. 16 -- The Nuisance Detection Squad of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has intensified its crackdown on pollution violations and illegal waste dumping. The squad has collected a fine of over Rs.31 lakh from 1,020 violators, said civic officials on Saturday.

The civic body appointed the round-the-clock surveillance squad in December 2024 with two private agencies deployed to cover eight zones in the city. Between December 2024 and February 12, 2025, over 1,020 complaints have been resolved and Rs.31 lakh collected, said officials.

Maximum number of complaints were received from areas like Kalewadi, Thergaon, Pimpri, Akurdi, Kudalwadi, Moshi, Sangvi, Wakad, and Pimple Saudagar. The violations included illegal burn...