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Hans India
30-07-2025
- Hans India
Collector Issues Memo to KGBV Headmistress for Neglecting Nutritious Meal Standards in Gonupadu
Gadwal: District Collector issued strict warnings and directed the issuance of a memo to the headmistress of the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) in Gonupadu village, Gadwal Mandal, for failing to provide mid-day meals as per the prescribed nutritional menu. During a surprise inspection on Wednesday, the Collector reviewed various aspects of the school including classrooms, kitchen facilities, drinking water supply, mid-day meal quality, and overall hygiene of the premises. He personally interacted with the students and encouraged them to focus on their studies and aim for academic excellence from an early stage. He also verified the attendance register during his visit. The Collector emphasized the importance of student attendance and advised teachers to identify students lagging in subjects and implement corrective academic measures. Noting the non-compliance with the meal menu, he instructed officials to issue a memo to the school's headmistress for negligence. He stated that nutritious meals must be provided daily as per the approved menu to ensure the health and well-being of students. He insisted that only fresh vegetables and quality ingredients be used for cooking and that the kitchen area and utensils remain clean at all times. Collector Santosh underscored that students deserve quality education, hygienic and tasty food, and good health, and warned that negligence in any of these aspects would not be tolerated. He also directed the school to make daily use of the Facial Recognition System for real-time monitoring of student attendance and to update UDISE entries on time. Additionally, he stressed that the school surroundings must be kept clean and sanitary at all times. The inspection was attended by school staff, students, and local officials. The visit highlights the administration's commitment to improving the quality of education and student welfare in government-run institutions.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Time of India
Second J&K arrest through facial recognition tech; terror suspect held at Anantnag checkpoint
Representative image SRINAGAR: J&K police announced Sunday their second arrest through Facial Recognition System (FRS) since the AI-based technology was installed two months ago in some areas, picking up the terror suspect as he passed a checkpoint in Anantnag. The previous such breakthrough came last month. Muneeb Mushtaq Sheikh of Pulwama's Pampore was booked in cases under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Explosive Substances Act. He was spotted at Ganishbal in Anantnag, part of south Kashmir where FRS is being used along with some pockets in central Kashmir. Upon detection, Muneeb was immediately taken into custody and shifted to Pahalgam police station for further verification, the police said in a statement. J&K police underlined the significance of FRS, vowing to continue leveraging modern tools to combat terror and ensure public safety. 'The swift identification and apprehension of the suspect highlights the effectiveness of advanced surveillance technologies, including FRS, in enhancing security and maintaining law and order,' the police said. On June 19, an alleged 'overground worker (OGW)' was held in Anantnag district, the first using FRS. The system flagged the suspect as he passed a checkpoint in the district's Langanbal area. OGWs are those who provide shelter and logistical support to terrorists. J&K authorities have rolled out FRS as part of a wider security overhaul. The system is equipped with real-time alert capabilities for security forces once a suspect appears within the surveillance camera's range.
India.com
20-07-2025
- India.com
FRS Helps Jammu And Kashmir Police Nab Terror Suspect In Anantnag
In a significant breakthrough, police in Anantnag successfully apprehended a suspicious individual identified as Muneeb Mushtaq Sheikh, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Malik Mohalla Drangbal, Pampore. The arrest was made after the suspect was detected at the X-Ray Point, Ganishbal, through the Facial Recognition System (FRS) installed by the J&K Police. Upon detection, the individual was immediately taken into custody and shifted to Police Station Pahalgam for further verification. Subsequent inquiries revealed that Muneeb Mushtaq Sheikh is involved in Unlawful Activities and is registered under Sections 16, 18, and 20 at Police Station Pampore. The swift identification and apprehension of the suspect highlight the effectiveness of advanced surveillance technologies, including the Facial Recognition System, in enhancing security and maintaining law and order. J&K Police have increasingly adopted technologies like FRS to strengthen security in a region prone to terrorism. Checkpoints such as the X-Ray Point in Ganishbal are equipped with cameras and software to monitor crowds in real time. The system likely integrates with national or regional criminal databases, enabling the rapid identification of individuals with prior records, as seen in Sheikh's case. The J&K Police are now leveraging modern tools and technologies to combat terrorism and ensure public safety.
Indian Express
12-07-2025
- Indian Express
‘From traffic chaos to chilling crimes': Inside Bengaluru's 112 Emergency Control Room
Beside the commissioner's office in Bengaluru lies a control room within the walls of a newly constructed command centre. This is a place that never sleeps. This is Bengaluru's Emergency Control Room – known simply as '112' – where every ring of the phone could be the start of a life-saving rescue, a high-stakes investigation, or sometimes, a heartbreaking mystery. As per the data from June 11, 2025, to July 8, 2025, the control room has fielded over 17,000 calls – each one acted upon by trained personnel working around the clock in three shifts. The command centre is managed by BVG India, a private agency contracted by the police. According to Jyothi T, audit in-charge and trainer at the centre, 'Eighty-seven per cent of these calls are genuine emergency-related cases.' The remaining calls are blank, or even fake calls that are vulgar in nature, often targeted at women responders, she added. Despite the misuse of the service, Jyothi said, the team has maintained an 'impressive average response time of just three seconds to pick up a call and under two minutes to dispatch police teams.' The centre uses both auto-dispatch and manual dispatch systems. The centre trainer said that dispatches are always based on vehicle proximity to the incident location, with vehicles known as Hoysala patrol units being alerted, and responders cutting through city traffic to reach a caller in distress. Traffic-related grievances top the list of calls that are received by the centre. Complaints range from congestion at key junctions to unruly crowds. Public disturbances and crowd management cases also spike during festivals or political events. However, there are more serious – and sometimes tragic – calls too. 'We get multiple suicide alerts, murder reports, and missing persons cases every week,' said Jyoti. Not every call is routine, with some remaining etched in the memories of the responders. Describing one such case, Jyoti said, 'During Ugadi last year, a 28-year-old woman called us crying at 2 am. She said her husband was beating her, and her children were dead. But then she said, 'They are right in front of me, speaking to me'.' 'It turned out that the woman was reportedly suffering from mental illness, and she had suffocated her two children and killed her husband. The children were found dead in festive clothes, adding a chilling layer to an already tragic case,' she added. Even amidst incidents like these, the system stays operational. 'We log, assess, and dispatch,' said Jyoti, adding that 'we can't afford errors or delays.' In addition to 112 calls, the centre oversees 7,500 CCTV cameras placed across Bengaluru, all maintained by Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. These include PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras, HD units, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras (876 in number), and Facial Recognition System (FRS) cameras (1,500 in number). (Bhoomika Roy Bannerjee is an intern with The Indian Express)
New Indian Express
12-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Coimbatore launches 'Smart Khakki' bike patrols to boost rural safety
COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore District (Rural) police have launched a new bike patrolling unit called 'Smart Khakki,' aiming for crime prevention and traffic regulation in the rural areas of Coimbatore district. This initiative was inaugurated by Coimbatore District Police Superintendent Dr K Karthikeyan at the Police Recruit School (PRS) campus in the city on Friday. He announced that 35 bike patrolling units have been established, each consisting of two police officers. These units will focus on preventing crime, particularly crimes against children and women, while ensuring visible policing at major public gatherings. "These units will operate round the clock, with each police station receiving one unit. Heavier stations will have up to three teams to cover their jurisdictions," said SP Karthikeyan. The personnel selected for the patrolling units are chosen from their respective police limits and are trained to use advanced devices such as body-worn cameras, communication equipment, and breath analyzers for vehicle checking. They also have access to the Facial Recognition System (FRS) to identify individuals with criminal backgrounds and can utilize the e-Vahan and e-Challan applications to track records of individuals or their vehicles. SP Karthikeyan emphasised that the 'Smart Khakki' unit will respond to emergency and distress calls from the public. Unlike regular patrols that operate within specific timeframes, these units will be active around the clock. They will monitor areas around educational institutions during morning and evening hours, ensure a police presence at bus stands and markets, and conduct night patrols between 2 am and 5 am. The bikes assigned to the units have been slightly modified, and their call sign is 'Khakki.' The SP expressed hope that this initiative will help reduce crime and increase visible policing in the community.
