Mangaluru: Traffic CCTV cameras - Only five functioning out of 93 installed


Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Feb 26: Traffic police of the city installed 93 CCTV cameras at main traffic junctions and public places a few years ago. Now only five of them are functioning properly.

This matter came to light when police themselves checked this matter recently. This issue has taken place as there is no annual maintenance of these cameras. Police have taken this issue seriously and the commissionerate has written a letter to the respective contractor.


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The pictures captured by the cameras which are not functioning properly are unclear during the daytime. During the night they are not able to capture any pictures at all. In addition, some CCTV cameras which were removed for road and footpath development work, are not reinstalled.

During the footpath work of Ladyhill and Lalbagh junctions CCTV cameras were removed. The re-installation of the CCTV camera of Ladyhill is being done now. Locals also have removed 18 receivers of cameras that were installed on private properties. This also has caused problems for the traffic police department.

Now 15 ultra-modern quality CCTV cameras are being installed at 15 junctions in the city under the Smart City project. One is already installed at Kadri-Mallikatte junction. Work on installing a CCTV camera at Ladyhill junction is in progress. The remaining cameras will be fixed at Padil, Pumpwell, Morgansgate, Rao and Rao Circle, Padavinangady, Kavoor, Kottara Chowki, Lalbagh, Marnamikatte, neat St Agnes College, Kankanady, Bendore and Kadri Circuit House.

Vinay Gaonkar, DCP said, "A letter is written to AMC Contractor of CC cameras. In addition, under the Smart City project, a separate budget is kept aside for fixing CCTV cameras and signal lights. A report was submitted to the Smart City organization to install 900 CCTV cameras in the city."

Due to the non-functioning of 88 CCTV cameras, police have to depend on CCTV cameras of private individuals. Last year, the delay in apprehending the culprits of wall graffiti writers at Bejai and Court Road was due to the non-functioning of the cameras. The pictures of the crime that were recorded on the private cameras of nearby residents of the spot of crime helped the police to crack the case.

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Daniel Aaron, IRIS BAY Tower 9th floor office #926 Business Bay 211268 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Sun, Aug 15 2021

    I think this is one of the most significant information for me. And I'm glad reading your article. Thank for sharing!

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, Attavar, Mangalore

    Sat, Feb 27 2021

    The quality of Traffic CCTV cameras needs to be questioned. Whats the use of installing cameras if they are not functioning.

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  • Ravi, Mangalore

    Sat, Feb 27 2021

    Name and shame the Guys who installed and got the contract!!!

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  • Aj, Mangalore

    Sat, Feb 27 2021

    MLA and MP are busy doing nothing.....This is what happens when you vote for usless good for nothing uneducated chombu leaders....

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  • Rita, Germany

    Sat, Feb 27 2021

    can one expect what better than this?It is known factor,that someone installs ,somebody will check,I have nothing to do this.Such a sleeping city .why the hell it is not controlled by Police in control room ?whether any problems ,or somebody not drive according the rules or some rowdism on road?Make the one who is responsible to control this.How can one install camera in private grounds.?And someone removes without informing.We need really educated people in MCC.

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  • Roger, Palimar

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    Isn't good that they are not functioning..... traffic cops acts will also not capture....

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  • P Shetty, Udupi

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    These CCTV cameras need continuous maintenance. Once the warranty finishes, Contractor will wash their hands. Govt agencies should have a proper team to maintain it or they should go for a AMC with the vendors/contractors.

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    Third class hai tho mumkin hai....

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  • Abdul, Vidyanagar, Kasaragod.

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    Choorom ki Barath.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    It is not possible that the authorities do not know about this fact; it's only that they are sure nobody will be held accountable for this that they are least bothered about this! "Apna kya jata hai jane dho'!!

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  • SJM, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    Made in China - Good Governance sample

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  • Ramesh, Udupi

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    These CCTV cameras reminds me central govt schemes, which are introduced for PR stunt but never implemented.

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  • Ramesh, Udupi

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    99 percent politicians are not functioning properly then what do you expect.

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  • Cynthia, Kirem

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    If 99% are not working efficiently, wil they allow remaining one perent to discharge their duties diligently? Properly?efficiently?faithfully? So 99% 1% ...total all same

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    Absolute negligence by traffic authorities; now, who is accountable for this?

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  • Jigmig, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    With the strict disciplinary action of our police, Mangalore will become a safe city soon. No doubt.

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    In Control room every day Police department must check the picture daily. If it is not working, then same day they should attend for repairs. Saparate staff Police department must appoint for this purpose.

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  • Cynthia, Kirem

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    Woww....i....see...very nice. So that taking bribe is easy...crimes are easy....again file case. .bribe and come out in bail also easy. Had this news been put up a little later, i am sure, by then these remaining five cameras too would have stopped working...We are still not able to find out the culprits who have desecrated our temples in the recent days..

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  • fernandes, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    That is one of the pre-requisites of smart city.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    Smart city is going back to stone age!

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  • Ramesh Babu, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    LOL!!!! it is really a joke... Who is losing all the money which is spent on all these equipment??? it is we the honest and hard working people of this Mahan Nation. We need a person similar to Kiran Bedi who kick their butt and make them work.

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  • Sathish Vas, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    Great news to know out of 93 only 5 Traffic CC TV Camera's are working in the City. Mangalore can find a place in GUINNESS BOOK RECORD.

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  • Dylan, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    All this is only swallowing tax payers hard earned money. What was the traffic police department doing all this time? What about the traffic lights only one or two are functioning. So much of the parking space is used by vendors, even Nepali vendors. Footpath occupied by vechiles and some time vendors do occupy the pedestrians have a hard time walking on the footpath and in turn use the road.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    CCTV Footage has to be regularly Monitored ...

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  • Evans C Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA.

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    It is a shame that only five out 93 cameras installed are functioning. What is the purpose and use to have such vital CCTV and who is responsible for this.

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  • Jd, Mlr

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    These are silly concerns for citizens now, ee have gradated to different level. Pointing ineffective ness is somewhat anti national.

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  • Sahil, Mangaluru

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    Digital kudla first than do haat talli digital India..

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  • I wish I was There, Bahrain

    Fri, Feb 26 2021

    Smart city and Smart Technology is making us all look stupid.

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