In an attempt to curb the crime rate in the city, the police have launched the "Har Ghar Camera" campaign. Thanekars have been urged to install CCTV cameras at their residences. Thane Additional Commissioner of Police Mahesh Patil announced that an additional 2,500 CCTV cameras will be required in the city to enhance surveillance and security measures, as per the media report by Free Press Journal.
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Patil said that CCTVs are vital for crime prevention and investigation and have been installed in the city through the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) and private establishments. Another 2,500 CCTVs will be installed by the government, he added. He explained that the "Har Ghar Camera" campaign is appealing to shopkeepers and society owners to install a camera outside their premises. The campaign is garnering good response and around 100 cameras have been installed. Another 700 to 800 cameras are likely to be installed.
A recent survey by the Thane city police has identified some black spots where additional CCTV cameras are important. Current installation of cameras The objective is in this area. To solve this problem 'Har Ghar Camera' campaign was implemented in Thane, Patil said.
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