Ishtiya Ahmad
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 5: Violent protests, which have become a norm in parts of Kashmir, have brought into focus the immediate installation of CCTV cameras.
An official document says that there was "inadequate" availability of CCTV surveillance in the entire Srinagar city.
"CCTV surveillance will prove as asmart eye to the city. Well illuminated street lighting system will also ensure safety and security," the document reads.
Now the violent protest in which property is being vandalized has brought into focus the installation of CCTV cameras to keep an eye who get involved in vandalisation. "Presently, we lack proper surveillance especially in Srinagar. Once the CCTV cameras are installed, we will be able to identify those who indulge in vandalizing property," a police official said.
In the document, the government said that safety would be ensured by citywide network of the "public eye", an initiative the government suggests was combining community policing with technology, installation of CCTV at strategic locations, and developing e-portals for "on the spot incident reporting".
The document said that installation of CCTV cameras has been suggested by the department to the government for "safety and security" in Srinagar.
"The CCTV cameras and illuminating streets and roads through street lighting system fitted with sensors should be incorporated in the smart city proposal for ensuring safety and security in the city," it reads. The CCTV cameras according to document would also ensure traffic regulation.
An official of the police department said that CCTVs were already installed at several places in Srinagar for security but many are defunct. "Scores of places have already identified for installation of new CCTVs," the official said. He said that CCTVs are being installed everywhere in the world.
An official of the Housing and Urban Development said that installation of CCTVs would "ensure" safety of people and "regulation" of rules. He said that proposal has been made on the suggestions of various departments. "Monitoring of traffic violations is much needed to reduce number of road accidents. There has been increase in number of road accidents and traffic challans in the state," the official said. |
