As part of its crime prevention efforts, the district police have decided to put the town and its periphery under CCTV surveillance.
Besides, a 24 x 7 control room would also be set up near the Old Motor Cycle Stand to monitor the cameras.
Kendrapara SP Niti Sekhar said as many as 36 cameras would be installed at 12 sensitive locations including Tinimuhani, Bus Stand, Kakat Chhak, Bala Baba Chhal, Bada Haat and other spots which are the main entry and exit points of the town.
The CCTV cameras would be installed in Kendrapara town in the first phase and would be expanded to Pattamundai later. The cameras would be installed before Gajalaxmi Puja, said sources.
These cameras would help the police to keep a hawk’s eye on the anti-social elements and keep a watch on thier activities in the town. Besides, the cameras would help the police in identifying motorists and drunks flouting traffic rules.