Bengaluru police geotag over 5 lakh CCTV cameras
Data shared by the police reveals that 5,35,815 cameras had been geotagged to the Mobile Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (MCCTNS) as of April 30.
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1 2 Haveri: The Haveri police force has documented 8,609 private CCTV cameras on the MCCTNS portal in an effort to improve crime-solving capabilities. From 3,200 cameras in March to 5,409 additional ones in April, the number increased substantially as a result of a public awareness campaign. Various establishments, including hotels, shops, schools, and residences, participated in this initiative, facilitating quicker access to essential surveillance footage. The authorities successfully registered locations of these surveillance devices in the Mobile Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (MCCTNS) camera locations enable law enforcement to access footage, swiftly improving criminal case resolution. The police geo-tagged surveillance cameras throughout the district as part of their modernisation efforts and to ensure rapid crime MCCTNS portal data indicates CCTV installations across residential areas, commercial zones, highways, traffic signals, educational facilities, hospitals, banks, and other crucial locations. According to police officials, these cameras serve both surveillance and investigative unidentified camera locations hindered the timely investigation of thefts and other criminal activities. Police investigations often reached dead ends due to a lack of visual evidence, allowing criminals to escape. A comprehensive mapping of surveillance cameras now enables immediate police response to criminal activities."On March 31, 2025, we mapped only 3,200 public and private CCTV cameras in the MCCTNS portal after we launched an awareness drive among the public. Subsequently, we undertook the task of increasing the number of CCTV cameras installed and mapped and 5,409 new ones were added within a month in the district. The benefit of this is that during any investigation, officers will be able to check the CCTV camera that they require," shared Anshu Kumar Srivastava, the superintendent of police, Anshu Kumar emphasised the significance of these cameras in district policing, functioning as surveillance tools. They provide crucial situational awareness during incidents. Small businesses, including teashops, have been instructed to install cameras. These installations support city safety, smart patrolling, and digital security measures. Several theft cases in the Ranebennur and Bankapur police jurisdictions have already been solved. "Public cooperation is crucial in this regard. With their help, the district can become free of crimes in the future," SP Anshu Kumar appealed.
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
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