New Delhi: In an attempt to curb criminal activities in the state, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has ordered the installation of two thousand CCTV cameras in each assembly of the state.
2.61 lakh cameras have already been installed so far while the aim is the installation of 2.5 million cameras.
The government has, however, not spent a single penny on the installations.
The CCTV cameras have been installed under project 'Nigehban' aimed at bringing the city under surveillance through cameras.
In case of any criminal activity in the state, Delhi police first look for CCTVs in and around the spot of crime. It has already helped the police solve a number of cases.
In fact, the state government also recommends CCTV cameras for genuine information.
"The cameras play a key role in solving crimes in the state. Criminals often avoid doing criminal activities in areas where cameras are installed. This is the reason why Delhi police is pressing upon the installation of CCTV cameras here," said DCP Mandeep Singh Randhawa.
Informing about project 'Nigehban', he said, "The project is being run by Delhi police. It takes the help of Resident Welfare Associations(RWA) and Market Welfare Associations(MWA) for the project. They are being motivated to get CCTVs installed in their respective areas."
The RWAs and MWAs themselves bear the expense of installing cameras in their areas. Therefore, the state government not spending any money on it.
The installation of cameras has not only helped the state police curb crimes against women but also prevent terrorist activities in the state.
Randhawa has also made an appeal to the residents of the state to install CCTV cameras around their houses, shops and colonies.
"This will not only protect them, but criminals will avoid doing any activities in their area," he said.
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