Installation of CCTVs in all police stations in Odisha to be completed by March 31
Cuttack: The state government has issued a special SOP for installation of CCTVs in all police stations in Odisha by March 31, said reports on Tuesday. The Advocate General informed the High court about this.
The SOP had been issued following the assault of the army officer and his fiancé in the police station. A copy of the SOP is directed to be given to the High Court and the amicus curiae. The High Court has ordered to install CCTV in all police stations by March 31. The High Court was informed about the ongoing investigation. The next hearing of the case will be held next Tuesday.
Earlier, the data was submitted on the CCTVs on the police stations in the state of Odisha. Out of 593 police stations in Odisha, the CCTV was not operational in 456. CCTV of all police stations have been made operational on an emergency basis.
Further, presently there is no CCTV in 13 police stations in Odisha. High Court ordered to install CCTV in these police stations within 15 days. The government has submitted a statement that the control of all CCTV cameras is in the district SPs office and DGs office.
