In a major overnight enforcement drive between midnight and 3 a.m., Pune Police carried out a large-scale combing operation in Budhwar Peth, intensifying checks in one of the city’s most sensitive areas. Multiple police station teams and Crime Branch units established checkpoints, searched over 50 residential premises, and questioned individuals over suspected illegal activities. The drive focused on law enforcement, verification of identities, and safeguarding vulnerable persons, with officials

In a swift operation, Pune Police have arrested a habitual thief for stealing a silver crown from the Yellamma Devi temple in the Laxminagar area. The arrested accused has been identified as Shivram Papa Kale (47), a resident of Surakshanagar. The theft was reported on February 20, 2026, at Yerawada Police Station. With CCTV cameras at the temple not working, the investigation was challenging. However, police used technical analysis and checked CCTV footage from nearby areas. Acting on a tip-off