23 Mumbai Police Personnel Complete 65-km Panhala-Vishalgad Trek

A 23-member team of Mumbai Police successfully completed the demanding 65-kilometre Panhala–Pawankhind–Vishalgad trek on August 14 and 15, navigating tough fort routes, rough roads, and dense forest trails across the region.

The expedition was organised as part of a state-level initiative by the Maharashtra Police Department to test physical endurance, mental resilience, coordination, and teamwork among personnel. A total of 150 police personnel were chosen for the first batch of the expedition out of approximately 700 applicants from across the state.

From Mumbai City, 23 officers and police personnel were selected by the Director General of Police’s (DGP) office to participate in the expedition. The contingent from Mumbai was led by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Shalini Sharma, who served as the Mumbai City nodal officer during the event.

Over the two-day trek, the participants covered nearly 65 kilometres through hilly terrain, steep fort pathways, and dense forest trails connecting the historic forts of Panhala, Pawankhind, and Vishalgad. The challenging route required high levels of discipline, stamina, and continuous coordination among the participating personnel.

The trek was conducted under the guidance of Maharashtra DGP and Special Inspector General (Administration) Sadanand Date and Abhishek Trimukhe. Logistical and on-ground support for the expedition was coordinated by Kolhapur Range Inspector General Ranjan Sharma, Kolhapur Superintendent of Police Neelotpal, and officers and personnel from the Kolhapur Police.

The completion of the route by the Mumbai Police contingent was marked as a significant achievement, highlighting the physical fitness, determination, and collaborative spirit of the personnel who took part in the challenging expedition.