Additional Cameras in Markets During Games

Government has planned a world-class electronic surveillance system for Delhi’s security cover during the Commonwealth Games next year.

One of the systems visualizes setting up at entry points to Delhi and other cities, a series of CCTVs to scan vehicle registration number plates. These can help facilitate the checking of suspected or wanted vehicles without harassment to other commuters.

Third, large X-ray machines will be installed to scan vehicles as they pass through to check for suspicious metallic cargo. Markets and areas of heavy movement will have additional cameras and checkpoints. In Delhi, for instance, the Commonwealth Games Village, Connaught Place, Nehru Place, Dilli Haat, Lajpat Nagar and other crowded marketplaces are most likely to be mounted with this security and surveillance cover.

While Delhi’s surveillance will be monitored at a command centre created at the Delhi Police headquarters in ITO, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) is silently working to create a command centre to monitor all-India intelligence and surveillance.

Electronic surveillance is controversial. It is often accused of impinging on people’s privacy. However, given the risk perception during the Games, it’s felt that some compromises might be necessary to ensure safety. So, like it or not, intelligence and security agencies will be watching every single move that we make.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/