India, March 27 -- The city police have identified 2,576 crime hotspots and most of it come under the Zone V and III police station areas, officials said.

Under the Cop24 initiative, the police are undertaking patrolling and surveillance five times a day to curb crime cases. The observations by patrolling teams are registered in MySafe and Dial 100 apps, officials said.

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis had launched Cop24, a new patrolling initiative aimed at strengthening law enforcement and reducing police response time, in the city.

The system is centrally managed by the crime branch, ensuring more coordinated and efficient deployment of police personnel across the city. It leverages technology, data analysis, and real-time monitorin...