After giving order to internet cafes, the Delhi Police has now directed the owners of hotels, guest houses and restaurants to install CCTV cameras to monitor visitors’ movement so that footage of up to 50 meters in front of establishments could be captured.
The decision has been taken to check heinous crimes like rapes, murders and robberies being reported on the streets, hotels, guest houses, restaurants and shops in the city.
An order to this effect issued by Assistant Commissioner of Police (Railways Sub-Division) Om Prakash Singh said, “It is necessary to take speedy measures in this regard to prevent danger to human life or safety and to thwart/prevent untoward incidents which may affect the peace and tranquility of the areas.”
Police order would remain in force till September 19, unless it is withdrawn earlier. It is understood that the violators of the order can face imprisonment up to six months with a fine of Rs 1,000 under section 188 of the IPC.
The order has specified that the cameras should be installed along with recording system having play back facility. Moreover, the owners have been told to make sure that they preserve the digital record of the CCTV footage for a period of not less than 15 days. The owners of these establishments, as and when demanded, would be required to produce a copy of the CCTV coverage on a CD to police, said officers.
“An entry should be made in a register and intimation in writing should be sent to the police station, simultaneously to be duly received from the Duty Officer of the Police Station mentioning Daily Diary number on intimation,” said the officer.