The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a report highlighting that nearly 200 out of 473 CCTV cameras installed by the Municipal Corporation in Panchkula, Haryana, are non-functional. The HHRC expressed serious concern over this issue, noting that the lack of operational cameras significantly impacts traffic management and law enforcement's ability to monitor public spaces and respond to criminal activities. The Commission's order, issued on Tuesday, calls for detailed reports from the Municipal Corporation and the police commissioner, addressing the number of functional and non-functional cameras, reasons for their malfunction, and steps taken for repairs. The deadline for these reports is set for one week prior to the next hearing on May 20. The HHRC stressed that the current state of the surveillance system raises serious questions about administrative negligence and public safety, necessitating immediate intervention.