With a view to maintaining strict vigil on streets of cities coming under Prayagraj zone — Pratapgarh, Kaushambi, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Banda, Chitrakoot and Fatehpur — the police are planning to install at least 3,181 CCTVs in 1,466 static spots of these districts.
For that the district police concerned have taken up an extensive exercise to connect with business community, authorities of educational institutes, owners of prominent establishment and appealing them to install a network of CCTV sets to enhance safety and security.
Additional DG (Prayagraj zone) Bhanu Bhaskar told mediapersons that cops are coordinating with traders, business centres and authorities of prominent establishments and encouraging them to set up a network of CCTVs on their premises that will help cops keep an eye on lawbreakers in case of any incident or mishap.
He added that all these measures are being initiated under “Operation Drishti” and cops are seeking active participation from the masses. ADG added as majority of business establishments and other prominent buildings already have CCTV installations, cops could maximise its utility in an organised way.
As per records, Kaushambi has a total of 562 CCTVs at 181 spots and 35 more would be installed at 16 other spots. Similarly, Fatehpur has 852 CCTVs at 491 spots and 50 more cameras would be installed at 37 places. Pratapgarh will have 1,109 CCTV cameras at 521 spots. Prayagraj range comprising three districts - Kaushambi, Pratapgarh and Fatehpur-- will have 2,608 cameras at 1,246 static spots.
Likewise, four districts of Chitrakootdham range comprising Mahoba, Chitrakoot, Hamirpur and Banda will have a total 573 cameras at 220 static spots. The installation of these cameras will not just ensure better traffic management but also come in handy for effective crime control.
A senior cop said under Operation Drishti cops aim to ensure maximum utilisation of installed CCTV sets which will not only help police crackdown crime incidents but also ensure a secure feeling among residents. If an incident takes place, the CCTV footage will help cops to ascertain the identities of law breakers.