On March 29, Ashok Singhal, the Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs in Assam, announced that the installation task for new CCTV cameras in Guwahati has already begun.
CCTV Installation Task
In this regard, Ashok Singhal stated, “The installation work for new CCTV cameras in the city is going on, while discussing a number of ongoing development projects and security measures in the area. Also, the fines for traffic offences committed by vehicles are assessed after being viewed by cameras installed at the signals.”
”The removal of the Bahini River bridges, which severely impede the river and are a major contributor to flash floods in the city, has already begun. The Assam Government introduced a Bill in the State Legislative Assembly which makes it mandatory for installation of CCTV cameras in all spaces that have congregation of people to ensure public safety,” Singhal added.
He continued, ”The owners of such spaces will have to install the surveillance equipment within a stipulated period, failing which the premise may be sealed by local authorities.” The Assam Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement Bill, 2023 was introduced by the Minister in the House.