Archive · 20 May 2025
Delhi Police Deploys Facial Recognition at IPL Matches
Imagine the police have special buses with cameras that can scan people's faces, like a super-powered ID check, to keep everyone safe at the IPL cricket games.
These buses look for people who might cause trouble.
The system knows who the bad guys are, using a big database.
The police also have undercover officers looking out for things like ticket scams and illegal betting.
This is all done to make sure everyone has a fun and safe time watching cricket!
Delhi Police are using Facial Recognition Systems (FRS) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to enhance security during IPL matches.
Two buses equipped with FRS are stationed at entry points to scan individuals.
The system uses a database including known criminals from the National Crime Records Bureau and police records.
Plainclothes officers are posted to check for illegal ticket sales.
Police have made arrests related to ticket scalping and betting during IPL matches.
- Who
- Delhi Police
- What
- Using facial recognition technology to secure IPL matches
- When
- During IPL matches
- Where
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Why
- To ensure security and prevent incidents
- Location
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Technology Used
- Facial Recognition System (FRS)
- Number of FRS Buses
- Two
- Cameras per Bus
- Two
- Purpose
- Detection of potential troublemakers and known criminals.
- Database Used
- National Crime Records Bureau and Police database
- Overseeing Officer
- M. Harsha Vardhan, DCP (Central)