Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Not only students but also residents of the N-6 and Cidco area are facing harassment from local troublemakers.
N-6 and Cidco are known destinations for students arriving in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for competitive exam preparation. But along with books and ambitions, these students now carry a daily fear. Small groups loiter near busy spots, taunting and disturbing passersby. Police patrolling in the area is rare. Frustrated citizens are now demanding regular patrolling so students can walk, study, and breathe easy.
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Youth block vehicles at Chistiya Chowk
Late-night gatherings near Chistiya Chowk see youngsters obstructing vehicles and disrupting traffic. Though no thefts are reported, commuters fear the situation may escalate without police intervention.
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Outsider feels unsafe
“I am living on rent in the N6 area and I belong to West Bengal. The environment here feels unfamiliar. People often stand at certain spots, stare at outsiders, and sometimes pass taunts while we walk by. This makes me feel unsafe and uncomfortable as someone new to the area.”
- HimikaBhattacharya, NET aspirant
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Aspirant seeks police surveillance
“I am preparing for competitive examinations and living in the TV Centre area. In the mornings, especially near Bajrang Chowk, groups of youths stand on both sides of the road and target passersby for theft. I was also targeted once, but managed to save my mobile. There is a need for regular police surveillance in this area.”
-Rajendra Wagh, UPSC aspirant
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Police assure continuous night patrolling
“Pedestrian movement continues at night and many shops remain open. If anyone notices suspicious activity, they should immediately inform the nearest police station so prompt action can be taken. There is continuous police patrolling in the N6 and N5 areas.”
- PI Atul Yerme, Cidco police station