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Sambhal is boosting security with 220 CCTV cameras installed at 60 key locations, including traffic intersections and sensitive areas. The project includes ANPR and PTZ cameras for advanced surveillance. A central control room will monitor feeds, aiding law enforcement and civic services. The initiative aims to improve safety, traffic management, and emergency response across the city.

Key Points: Sambhal Installs 220 CCTV Cameras at 60 Locations for Citywide Safety

  • 227 cameras including ANPR and PTZ models installed
  • Central control room at ASP office for monitoring
  • Dual recording ensures backup and quick response
  • Integration with e-governance and civic utilities planned
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Uttar Pradesh: CCTV cameras being installed at 60 locations across Sambhal to boost citywide surveillance and safety

Sambhal enhances public safety with 220 CCTV cameras, including ANPR and PTZ models, installed at 60 key locations for better surveillance.

"All cameras are IP-enabled and fitted with voice recording features. A central control room is being developed at the ASP's office. - Mani Bhushan Tiwari"

Sambhal, June 18

Municipal Council Executive Officer Mani Bhushan Tiwari on Wednesday said that the city of Sambhal is being equipped with a robust CCTV surveillance network, with over 220 cameras being installed at 60 locations across sensitive and high-traffic locations to enhance public safety and city monitoring.

Speaking to ANI, Tiwari said, "The Development Committee meeting chaired by the District Magistrate has already approved a budget of Rs 2 crore for the surveillance initiative. Under this project, Nagar Palika Council Sambhal is installing a total of 227 cameras, including 10 ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras, 8 PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras, and the rest across areas under Kotwali and Sambhal police stations."

"All cameras are IP-enabled and fitted with voice recording features. A central control room is being developed at the ASP's office, and this will be connected to monitoring stations at Tehsil, Nagar Palika premises, and other city checkpoints," he added.

Harshit Sharma, associated with Cyber Lens Firm, the agency executing the project, told ANI that cameras are being installed at 60 identified locations, including major roads, traffic intersections, and city entry-exit points.

"These cameras are being installed at sixty identified locations, including major roads, intersections, and entry-exit points. Work has been completed at around thirty sites so far. Once all installations are done, a centralised control room will be set up where feeds from all cameras will be accessible," he said.

He further added, "Cameras have also been installed around Jama Masjid and other sensitive locations in the city. Of the total 224 cameras, 206 are fixed lens cameras for general surveillance, while 8 are PTZ cameras with wide coverage capability."

Sharma added that the system ensures dual recording--one at the location and another at the control room--enabling better citywide surveillance, efficient traffic regulation, and prompt response in case of emergencies.

Tiwari also mentioned that the municipal control room would eventually be integrated with services related to e-governance, solid waste management, flood response, and other civic utilities.

"In special situations, senior officials will be able to access the camera feeds. This will significantly aid in maintaining law and order, as well as improve service delivery across the city," he said.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
This is a much-needed initiative! Sambhal has been facing security challenges for years. CCTV cameras will deter criminals and help police solve cases faster. Hope they maintain the system properly though - many cities install cameras but don't upkeep them. 🙏
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Priya M.
Good step but 2 crore seems like a lot of money. Will there be transparency in how these funds are used? Also worried about privacy - who will monitor the monitors? We need strict guidelines on data usage and storage period.
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Vikram S.
Finally! Our city is getting modern infrastructure. The ANPR cameras will be great for traffic violations. Maybe now people will stop breaking signals and driving on wrong sides. Safety first! 👍
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Anjali T.
As a woman living in Sambhal, I feel more secure already knowing this is happening. But cameras alone won't solve everything - we need better street lighting and faster police response too. Still, it's a good start!
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Sanjay P.
Why only 60 locations? Our city needs at least double this coverage. Also, what about maintenance costs? These systems become useless if not maintained properly. The municipal corporation should make maintenance budget public.
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Neha R.
Integration with waste management and flood response is smart thinking! This shows how technology can improve multiple civic services. Hope other UP cities follow Sambhal's example. UP is changing for the better! 💯
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Amit G.
Good initiative but I hope they train police properly to use this system. In many cities, officers don't know

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