The previous Parksite station was built over a drain and frequently flooded during monsoon, damaging case files. Poor sanitation, cramped space, and mosquito infestation were routine issues at the old station. (Pic/Sayeed Sameer Abedi)
The successful shift to a modern, eco-conscious facility was made possible after years of follow-up by officials. A total of 32 officers and 154 constables now operate from the new green station, which will also house a zonal cyber hub. (Pics/Nimesh Dave)
Vakola police station, after years of poor infrastructure, is now set to move into a purpose-built structure at CST Road. Previously, Vakola station operated out of 10 rented flats in a MHADA colony, affecting daily operations. (Pics/Ashish Raje)
The new Vakola building includes a separate block for IPS staff and is expected to be fully functional within three months. Khar police station, once based in a shed and later a defunct veterinary hospital, is moving into a multi-storey complex at its original site. (Pics/Sayeed Sameer Abedi)
The move will resolve long-standing issues like lack of water, basic amenities, and unsuitable building design. Marine Drive police station is being relocated from a colonial-era barracks to a smaller building nearby, causing dissatisfaction among staff. (Pics/Nimesh Dave)
Officers argue that the new location is too cramped and not ideal for police operations or parking facilities. The original Marine Drive structure is to be demolished to make way for upscale residences for senior bureaucrats.
Kherwadi police station still operates out of 20 rooms in a rented MHADA property and faces space shortages and operational strain. Officers at Kherwadi are reluctant to take up postings due to the workload and lack of basic infrastructure. (Pic/Sayeed Sameer Abedi)
Mankhurd police station, located in an SRA building, suffers from poor sanitation, foul odours, and constant environmental stress. Officers in Mankhurd station have to navigate disputes with the housing society and even faced lift access being cut off temporarily. Govandi police station’s current structure is decaying, and a new building is being planned on the site of a nearby defunct BEST depot. Kanjurmarg police station, set up in 1987 inside an old asbestos school building, still lacks a secure compound wall, making it risky for officers handling detainees. (Pic/Diwakar Sharma)
