‘Keep CCTVs functional 24×7 for safety of general public’
KD Correspondent
Srinagar, April 06: After Srinagar, the Deputy Commissioner Budgam has also asked the owners of business establishments, market associations and places in the district where banking or cash transactions take place to install CCTVs for the ‘’safety and security of the general public’’.
An order issued by the Deputy Commissioner Budgam reads that the CCTV system shall be installed within a period of 14 days and the owner has to ensure that it remains functional 24×7 even when the business establishment is closed. They have to inform the Station House Officer of their nearest Police Station in case any suspicious movement or activity is observed in the Closed-circuit television system.
“In view of prevailing persistent threat, relating to recent increased incidents of selective targeting of the innocent citizens in Jammu and Kashmir by the anti-nationals and subversive elements which requires several measures, including the use of appropriate technologies, to safeguard the life and property,” reads the order issued by DC Budgam, a copy of which lies with the Kashmir Despatch.
The order has come into force with effect from April 05, 2022 and shall remain in force for the period of 60 days, unless withdrawn earlier, and shall be subject to further extension or modification.
