High-Value Items Vanish from Pune Municipal Commissioner's Official Residence
In a concerning incident, valuable items including air-conditioners, televisions, and a chandelier have gone missing from the Pune Municipal Commissioner's bungalow, raising questions about security and accountability.
PuneMunicipal CommissionerTheftSecurityAccountabilityReal Estate PuneAug 05, 2025
The missing items came to light during preparations to re-furnish the bungalow for newly appointed Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, following the retirement of former Commissioner Dr. Rajendra Bhosale. According to officials, the missing inventory includes four air-conditioners, two LED televisions, brass decorative pieces, a coffee machine, and water purifiers among other items.
Despite the sensitive nature of the property and its high-profile occupant, no official police complaint has been lodged as of Tuesday. Meanwhile, the civic administration has quietly initiated a procurement proposal of approximately ₹20 lakh to replace the 'stolen' items, with the tendering process already underway.
While the Estate, Building, and Security departments of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) are jointly responsible for the maintenance and safeguarding of the bungalow, none have taken ownership of the lapse. Internal confusion continues to dominate the administration, with each department pointing fingers at the other.
Attempts to contact Additional Commissioner (Estate) Prithviraj B. P. for clarification went unanswered. What’s raising further concern is the fact that this is not an isolated incident. A similar theft — involving a television — took place earlier at the Mayor’s official bungalow. That case remains unresolved, with the accused yet to be identified.
Given the level of security and monitoring at such properties, the disappearance of expensive assets without any trace has led to public and internal scrutiny, with many questioning why no FIR has been registered and why accountability is missing in such high-value, sensitive government premises.
Frequently Asked Questions
What items have gone missing from the Pune Municipal Commissioner's bungalow?
The missing items include four air-conditioners, two LED televisions, a chandelier, brass lamps, walkie-talkies, an Aquaguard, and other high-value materials.
Why has no official police complaint been lodged yet?
Despite the sensitive nature of the property and its high-profile occupant, no official police complaint has been lodged as of yet, which has raised further concerns about accountability.
What is the estimated cost to replace the missing items?
The civic administration has initiated a procurement proposal of approximately ₹20 lakh to replace the 'stolen' items, with the tendering process already underway.
Which departments are responsible for the maintenance and security of the bungalow?
The Estate, Building, and Security departments of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) are jointly responsible for the maintenance and safeguarding of the bungalow.
Is this an isolated incident?
No, this is not an isolated incident. A similar theft involving a television took place earlier at the Mayor’s official bungalow, and that case remains unresolved.
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