Armed intruder breaks into Bengaluru pub, loots cash and destroys CCTV cameras: Report
Bengaluru police leverage AI and technology to manage traffic, using ASTRAM and VANKi systems with 1,500 CCTV cameras, adaptive traffic signals, and drones. The approach reduces wait times, enhances enforcement, and improves emergency services through digital innovations.
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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Vizag police launch ASTraM app to resolve traffic woes
Visakhapatnam: Vizag city police have launched 'ASTraM', a mobile app aimed at resolving the city's traffic issues. Home minister V Anitha inaugurated the app, which is centred primarily on tackling traffic-related challenges. According to Vizag city police chief Shanka Brata Bagchi, the app will gather information on traffic updates from Google Maps and similar platforms, providing alerts to traffic personnel in real-time, every 15 minutes through Telegram. These alerts will then be assigned to ground-level traffic police, who are expected to promptly reach sites of congestion and alleviate traffic bottlenecks. Bagchi noted that the app is equipped with a variety of features, including route planning, accident reporting, traffic alerts, incident reporting, violation reporting, information about traffic fines, an event calendar, and e-attendance. He subsequently requested the app developer to arrange a one-week training session for traffic police officers. Anitha pointed out that Vizag city has been hosting several national and state-level events. She added that as a resident, she was aware of the traffic woes that commuters in the city face. The minister highlighted that the app is designed to be user-friendly, offering detailed traffic updates, and can be used via Telegram. Moreover, she mentioned that the app is being anticipated to be fully functional within the next three months.
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Armed intruder breaks into Bengaluru pub, loots cash and destroys CCTV cameras: Report
Bengaluru police leverage AI and technology to manage traffic, using ASTRAM and VANKi systems with 1,500 CCTV cameras, adaptive traffic signals, and drones. The approach reduces wait times, enhances enforcement, and improves emergency services through digital innovations.
