Archive · 1 Jun 2025
ANPR Cameras Installed to Monitor Roads in Perambalur District
Imagine having special cameras that can read license plates!
That's what the police in Perambalur district installed.
These cameras, called ANPR cameras, are like high-tech eyes that watch the roads all the time.
They're connected to a central control room where police can see what's happening live.
If a car involved in a crime drives by, the police will be alerted.
This helps them catch bad guys and also find cars involved in accidents.
The cameras were installed at eight different locations in two blocks, costing 40 lakh rupees, and have backup storage for over 30 days.
ANPR cameras installed at eight locations in Alathur and Veppanthattai blocks.
Cameras linked to central monitoring room at the District Police Office.
The monitoring room will operate around the clock.
Total cost for installing the cameras was ₹40 lakh.
Cameras help track vehicles involved in crimes and road accidents.
- Who
- Perambalur district police.
- What
- Installation of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras.
- When
- The article was published on June 01, 2025.
- Where
- Alathur and Veppanthattai blocks, Perambalur district.
- Why
- To track vehicles used in crimes and identify those in accidents.
- Type
- ANPR Cameras
- Number of locations
- Eight
- Blocks
- Alathur and Veppanthattai
- Cost
- ₹40 lakh
- Monitoring Room Location
- District Police Office
- Backup
- 30+ days