Haryana Human Rights Commission Demands Report on Non-Functional CCTV Cameras in Panchkula
Haryana Human Rights Commission seeks report over 'non-functional' CCTV cameras in Panchkula
Hindustan Times
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The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has initiated an inquiry into nearly 200 non-functional CCTV cameras installed by the Municipal Corporation in Panchkula, Haryana, India. This malfunctioning surveillance system raises serious concerns about public safety and effective law enforcement, prompting the Commission to seek detailed reports from local authorities.
- 01HHRC is investigating 200 non-functional CCTV cameras in Panchkula.
- 02The malfunctioning cameras hinder traffic management and law enforcement.
- 03Reports are requested from both the Municipal Corporation and police commissioner.
- 04The Commission emphasizes the need for accountability and infrastructure maintenance.
- 05A hearing is scheduled for May 20 to review the submitted reports.
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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.
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The malfunctioning CCTV cameras compromise public safety and hinder law enforcement's ability to monitor and respond to crimes, affecting residents' security in Panchkula.
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