NMC Begins Repairing Pratap Nagar Roads After TOI Highlights Potholes A couple of weeks after The Times of India (TOI) highlighted the poor condition of internal roads and lanes in Pratap Nagar, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has begun repairing several stretches of the area. This initiative has brought relief to residents who had been struggling with potholes and uneven surfaces. The work was initiated following intervention by local corporator Nidhi Telgote, who is also the chairperson of the NMC’s Road Committee. Residents reported that the internal roads in Pratap Nagar had deteriorated significantly over time, with the bitumen surface wearing off and creating hazardous potholes. Many described the situation as a recurring issue, where temporary fixes were applied only to damaged sections, leading to the same problems resurfacing after a short period. “Whenever the roads develop potholes, patchwork is carried out. After a few days, the same problem returns. Entire stretches need resurfacing,” said resident Kirti Thakre. Sources indicated that the repair work had been delayed due to continuous rainfall, which made bitumen laying difficult. The NMC’s patchwork operations had also been affected as the road department was not functioning at full capacity. With the recent dry spell providing suitable conditions for road work, the civic machinery has resumed patching and bitumen-laying activities in the area. Local residents welcomed the intervention, expressing relief that the roads were finally being addressed. “The patchwork will certainly make travelling easier, and we are happy that the roads are being finally repaired,” said resident Ankush Chowdhary. However, many residents emphasized that temporary fixes were insufficient.#the_times_of_india #nagpur_municipal_corporation #pratap_nagar #nidhi_telgote #nmc_road_committee
After TOI Report, Itankar & Dani Review Pratap Nagar Road Project Nagpur: A few days after a report by The Times of India highlighted the prolonged delay in the road concretisation project in Pratap Nagar, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) took decisive action on Saturday. Municipal Commissioner Vipin Itankar and Standing Committee chairperson Shivani Dani-Wakhare visited the site to assess the progress of the long-pending work and directed officials and the contractor to expedite its completion. The road, a key arterial stretch connecting Pratap Nagar to Orange City Street, has remained under construction for nearly two years, causing daily traffic snarls, dust pollution, and significant inconvenience to commuters, residents, and businesses. The incomplete stretch has become a major bottleneck, particularly during peak hours, drawing repeated complaints from locals. During the inspection, the civic chief reviewed the status of the ongoing work with engineers and the contractor. Sources indicated that the contractor was reprimanded for the prolonged delay and instructed to accelerate execution to ensure the project is completed as soon as possible. Officials assured residents that smooth traffic movement would be restored without further unnecessary delays. Dani-Wakhare emphasized that the project had been stalled due to pending clearances from the World Bank. “Residents of Pratap Nagar have faced severe inconvenience because the road project has remained incomplete for a long time. Keeping citizens’ concerns in mind, I held discussions on-site with the municipal commissioner, concerned officials, and the contractor. I have directed them to immediately resolve the hurdles and accelerate the pace of work,” she stated.#the_times_of_india #nagpur_municipal_corporation #vipin_itankar #shivani_dani_wakhare #pratap_nagar
Pratap Nagar Woes: Taps Dry, Road Waterlogged, Residents Fume Over Civic Apathy Residents of Pratap Nagar in Nagpur have expressed outrage over a prolonged civic neglect crisis that has left their neighborhood in disarray. For three days, hundreds of households faced a severe water shortage after a critical water pipeline was damaged during ongoing Public Works Department (PWD) road construction. Despite the disruption, thousands of liters of water continued to flow into the excavated road area, exacerbating the residents’ frustration. The situation has turned their locality into a construction nightmare, with daily life disrupted, traffic crippled, and a growing sense of civic apathy among the community. The affected stretch of road has been under excavation for nearly one-and-a-half years, with the project supposedly entering its final stage as reported by The Times of India on February 26. However, residents claim little progress has been made since then. In a formal letter addressed to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, members of the Pratap Nagar Residents’ Group sought immediate intervention, highlighting that the locality falls within his South-West Nagpur Assembly constituency. A copy of the letter was also submitted to mayor Neeta Thakre. The residents allege that the pipeline damage occurred during the road work, cutting off water supply to the Pratap Nagar New Water Tank area in Ward 36. Repeated complaints from residents have reportedly met with minimal response. Orange City Water (OCW) officials were accused of downplaying the issue, with the letter stating that repair efforts were merely dewatering operations rather than restoring water supply. “For three days, residents have been left without drinking water.#nagpur #devendra_fadnavis #public_works_department #neeta_thakre #pratap_nagar
Digital Arrest Scam: Senior Citizen Cheated of Rs23L Nagpur: Cyber fraudsters employed a deceptive "digital arrest" tactic to defraud a 78-year-old resident of Pratap Nagar of Rs23 lakh. The scam involved a fabricated terrorism case and threats of a fake arrest warrant, leading the elderly victim to transfer funds under duress. The incident, which unfolded between October 14, 2025, and March 19, 2026, highlights the growing threat of online impersonation and coercive tactics in cybercrime. The fraud began when the victim received a call from a mobile number registered as 9503831490. The caller, claiming to be Ravikumar Sharma of the Data Protection Board of India, informed the senior citizen that a SIM card and bank account had been opened in his name for a terrorism-related case. To intimidate him, the scammer sent伪造 documents bearing the seals and stamps of the Government of India, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the Supreme Court of India. These fake documents were used to assert that an arrest warrant had been issued against the victim, warning him not to discuss the matter with anyone. Over the subsequent months, the fraudster coerced the 78-year-old into transferring Rs23 lakh, promising that the money would be returned within 24 hours after "clearing" his name. To maintain the victim's compliance, the scammers provided fake deposit receipts as proof of the transaction. The elderly man, fearing legal repercussions, followed the instructions despite the obvious nature of the deception. The victim eventually reported the incident to the cyber police station, prompting the registration of a First Information Report (FIR). Authorities are now investigating the case, focusing on the authenticity of the documents and the identity of the fraudster.#cyber_police_station #supreme_court_of_india #enforcement_directorate #data_protection_board_of_india #pratap_nagar
