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Gurugram Crime Hotspots: Gurugram police have pinpointed several crime hotspots linked to snatching, vehicle theft, eve-teasing and street brawls. These areas fall under the jurisdiction of ten police stations, including Sohna City, Sectors 10A, 50, 53, 14, 29, Shivaji Nagar, Palam Vihar and Sadar. According to police data, the West Zone reports the highest number of incidents, while the East Zone follows closely behind. The Manesar Zone records the fewest cases.

According to a Hindustan Times report, the hotspots were identified following an intensive 11-month study of crime trends, which revealed several factors contributing to the elevated crime rates. Varun Dahiya, the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime), stated the need for increased police presence and improved patrolling in certain areas. He acknowledged that issues such as poorly lit spots and a lack of CCTV cameras are significant concerns.

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Gurugram Metro Station Identified As Snatching Points

Metro stations, IFFCO Chowk, Sector 29 Market, Sector 56, Udyog Vihar, Bani Square and shopping malls have been identified as particularly vulnerable to snatching incidents. The city sees around 250 snatching cases each year, with approximately 80 percent involving mobile phones and the remainder targeting gold chains. Notably, chain snatching tends to spike during summer, while mobile and purse snatchings are more common in winter.

Vehicle theft remains another major issue, with Gurugram averaging 3,000 cases annually. Police data indicates that most vehicle thefts occur between midnight and 4 AM.

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Gurugram Police Set Up Special Teams

In response to these challenges, police have established special teams and plan to set up check posts in the identified hotspots. ACP Dahiya stated that plainclothes officers will patrol these areas on a rotational basis. Awareness programs for residents are also planned, alongside coordination with civic agencies to enhance infrastructure, including installing traffic lights and CCTV cameras.

Dahiya stated, "We are working with civic bodies to improve lighting and surveillance. Check posts will also be established to enhance safety."

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