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Business Recorder
29-05-2025
- Business Recorder
HCSTSI-Hyderabad Police's liaison termed vital for peace
HYDERABAD: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Hyderabad, Adeel Hussain Chandio has said the guidance and recommendations of the business community not only help the police but also enable other provincial institutions to improve their functioning in an effective manner. He remarked that 'Hyderabad is the face of Sindh and resolving the issues of the public and traders has always remained among the top priorities of the police.' Speaking on the concerns raised by President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI) Saleem Memon, through a formal memorandum, SSP highlighted that the Safe City Project is a comprehensive and major initiative, and a detailed survey in this regard has already been completed. He added that the Madadgar-15 office is operational in Latifabad, while the Talash mobile application is also functional in Hyderabad and urged the business community to make active use of it. Acknowledging the shortage of police personnel in Hyderabad, SSP stated that despite limited manpower, the department is making earnest efforts to curb criminal activities. He further informed that over 550 new personnel have recently been recruited, and efforts are underway to have them join by June. 'Out of these, more than 150 officers will be trained for the Rapid Response Force (RRF).' He emphasized the importance of public awareness about the PECA law, designed to curb misuse of social media, and also urged parents to play a proactive role alongside police to help control one-wheeling incidents. He appreciated the Chamber's proposal for more driving licence branches and assured that he would take up the matter with the IGP Sindh. Referring to the increasing number of beggars in the city, he said that many of them are not genuinely needy and appropriate action would be initiated. SSP Adeel Chandio welcomed the idea of introducing a Community Policing System and a Crowd Management Unit, assuring that steps would soon be taken in that direction. He reaffirmed the strong liaison between HCSTSI and the Hyderabad Police, which he said is vital for maintaining peace and improving law enforcement. Earlier, HCSTSI President Saleem Memon, while addressing the session, appreciated SSP Chandio's strict measures against narcotics and recommended organizing open courts for public redressal. He highlighted that during the tenure of former SSP Sajid Sadozai, the police force was increased to 800, which was later raised to 1,600 by SSP Farrukh Lanjar and has now reached 2,000. However, further increase is necessary to meet growing challenges. He noted that over 550 personnel are deployed for VIP security alone. He emphasized that five out of the 28 police stations operate out of properties owned by other departments and must be transferred under police ownership. Issues surrounding the police property at Al-Rahim Shopping Centre should also be permanently resolved. Furthermore, he demanded the establishment of driving licence branches in Latifabad and the main city, and suggested the media cell be supervised by a CSS officer. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
India Gazette
19-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
PM Modi to address women's convention in Bhopal on May 31: MP CM Yadav
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 19 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a review meeting at Samatva Bhavan (CM House) in Bhopal on Monday in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed visit to the state on May 31 on the occasion of 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. CM Yadav discussed the preparations in detail with senior officials and instructed the concerned departments to complete all arrangements properly and in a timely manner. During the meeting, CM Yadav said, 'It is a matter of pride and joy for the people of Madhya Pradesh that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Bhopal on May 31. He will address a large Women's Convention at the Jamboree Ground in Bhopal. Dedicated to the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar, this convention will mark the beginning of the commemorative year and will focus on women's empowerment and self-reliance.' According to an official release, around one lakh women are expected to participate in the convention. The event is being organised by the Department of Panchayat and Rural Development, Government of Madhya Pradesh, with support from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. A commemorative postage stamp and coin in honour of Lokmata Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar will also be released during the programme. CM Yadav further stated that PM Modi's vision is the mission of the State Government, under which several initiatives have been launched for the welfare of the poor, youth, farmers, and women. The convention will showcase major schemes and achievements related to women's empowerment in Madhya Pradesh. 'Special stalls will be set up at the venue, highlighting the innovations of Self-Help Groups, women-led start-ups, initiatives in industry and employment, the Safe City Project, and other women-centric programmes run by various departments,' he said. The Chief Minister emphasised that women are vital in urban local bodies, panchayats, government services, and self-help groups. Their contributions have also increased in professional fields such as engineering, medicine, and education. He directed that women should be entrusted with the complete management of the event, including stage anchoring, crowd control, traffic regulation, media handling, and security arrangements. This initiative will be a powerful example of women's empowerment in Madhya Pradesh. CM Yadav also instructed officials to ensure smooth arrival and departure arrangements, proper seating, and adequate provision of drinking water and food for the women participants. (ANI)
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Time of India
Safety boost: Over 5.3 lakh CCTV cameras in Bengaluru are geo-tagged now
Bengaluru: More than 5.3 lakh CCTV cameras installed across the city have been geo-tagged as part of an initiative to enhance public safety and strengthen digital policing capabilities, said police commissioner B Dayananda on officials report that numerous cases are being solved using this technology, including a recent road rage incident involving an Indian Air Force wing commander and a BPO cameras have been geo-tagged under the Mobile Companion for Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (MCCTNS). According to police data, more than 2.3 lakh cameras were installed until Jan 2024, with the number now breaching the 5.3 lakh mark located in residential areas, commercial zones, major junctions, and around educational institutions, hospitals, and the 5.3 lakh cameras, approximately 10,000 are installed under the Safe City Project, while the rest are privately owned. Dayananda noted that the geo-tagging measure aims to enhance public safety, monitor criminal activity, and improve response times through technology-assisted footage analysis."The data available with this technology helps police pinpoint the exact location of the crime and the CCTV cameras installed in the surrounding areas. For example, if a robbery takes place in a particular location, police staff attending the case using MCCTNS technology can identify CCTV cameras installed in the precise location and start analysing the camera footage to ascertain clues at the earliest and take necessary action," he camera receives a unique identification number, aiding in smart patrolling, digital security arrangements, and investigation analysis, according to a senior identification of CCTV cameras in private buildings remains ongoing, with more cameras to be added to the geo-tagging system in future. All footage data is monitored and stored on police department servers, accessible only by authorised personnel with password and login WATCHING?DivisionAs on Jan, 2024As on April 30, 2025New camerasCentral16,76118,2691,508West 1,05,72341,5861,05,72364,137North17,05967,45750,398South28,13359,80431,671East31,94655,35523,409North-east17,15651,22834,072South-east34,76977,78643,017Whitefield45,3011,00,19354,892Total2,32,7115,35,8153,03,104Source: Bengaluru police
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Pink autos driven by men seized; traffic cops asked to get tough
Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt's 'Pink Auto' scheme, started to provide safe travel for women and children, is facing problems with rule violations. Recently, two pink autos in Chennai were seized after they were found being driven by men, which is against the scheme's rule. The initiative was inaugurated by the chief minister on March 8, 2025, under the Safe City Project, and aims to both ensure safer mobility for women and create livelihood opportunities for them. In the first phase, 165 pink autos were distributed, with another 85 autos slated for distribution in the coming months. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai As part of the scheme, each eligible woman driver receives a 1 lakh subsidy, bank loan assistance, a one-week driving and safety training program conducted by the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation, and a mandatory pink uniform. "Importantly, beneficiaries are required to sign an undertaking not to transfer ownership or allow others particularly men to operate the vehicles," said M Haritha, district social welfare officer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Despite these provisions, complaints have emerged from multiple parts of Chennai regarding unauthorized male drivers operating the pink autos. After issuing several warnings to the beneficiaries, the Social Welfare Department, along with RTO officials, seized two such autos in the past week. Taking further steps to ensure compliance, the social welfare department has now enlisted the help of the traffic police. Personnel have been instructed to identify and seize any pink autos being driven by men, with immediate effect. "The scheme's core objective women's safety and empowerment must not be undermined, and any violation will be met with strict action under the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicle Rules and the amended Motor Vehicles Act," said an official from social welfare department. M Sampath of AITUC, a central Chennai auto driver and member of the Collector's Committee for Social Security Schemes, said the pink autos should have been given to women who were already driving autorickshaws. "If that had been done, the scheme wouldn't have been misused," he said. He added that Chennai has around 1.20 lakh auto drivers, of whom only about 300 are women.
Express Tribune
15-04-2025
- Express Tribune
K-P police get Rs30b to improve security
In a major push to improve law and order in K-P, the provincial government provided equipment worth more than Rs30 billion to the KP Police. According to CM's spokesperson Faraz Ahmad Mughal, as many as 4,000 sub-machine guns have been handed over to enhance operational capacity of police department in addition to funds. The Safe City Project, initially launched in Peshawar, has now been expanded to Tank, Miran Shah, Lakki Marwat, and Dera Ismail Khan, he said. A total of over Rs2 billion has been spent on the initiative so far. He said extensive recruitment efforts, adding 3,797 new police personnel have been hired, including 2,423 from the newly merged districts (former FATA).
