Pimpri-Chinchwad to launch drone surveillance in containment areas

A discussion with the police has taken place and the containment areas will be covered by drones. Violators will face action, says PCMC commissioner Shravan Hardikar

The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and PCMC police will be monitoring containment areas within civic limits to check violation by residents.

PCMC sealed Pimpri Camp area after receiving complaints of violation of social distancing norms. (Biplov Bhuyan/HT PHOTO)

Anandnagar, Dapodi, Bhatnagar, Vitthalnagar, Ajantanagar, Bopkhel, Dighi and Kalewadi have been designated as hotspots by the civic administration.

PCMC commissioner Shravan Hardikar said, “A discussion with the police has taken place and the containment areas will be covered by drones. Violators will face action.”

Hardikar said that residents must follow social distancing norms, mandatorily wear masks and avoid public spitting.

Areas where violations are being observed will be sealed for a minimum of three days. PCMC sealed Pimpri Camp area after receiving complaints of violation of social distancing norms.

PCMC police commissioner Sandeep Bishnoi said, “PCMC will procure drones and operate it after training our men.”