India, March 9 -- Following instructions from Maharashtra Legislative Council deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has installed streetlights at 274 previously dark spots across the city to enhance safety, particularly for women and senior citizens.

Gorhe recently held a meeting with PMC officials, highlighting concerns about poorly lit and isolated areas that pose security risks. She directed the civic body to install adequate lighting in these locations.

"In a meeting with PMC commissioner Rajendra Bhosale and the police, I instructed officials to improve lighting at vulnerable spots and ensure all CCTV cameras across the city are functional. The PMC has submitted a report confirming that 274 such spot...