Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Jadavpur University to Install More CCTVs, Hires Security Personnel
Jadavpur University is going to install 70 more security cameras after a court order.
They will put 50 cameras on the main campus and 20 in Salt Lake.
The university will ask the government for money to pay for the cameras and hire security guards.
This is happening to make the campus safer.
The meeting did not talk about putting a police station on campus.
Jadavpur University's executive council decided to install 70 more CCTV cameras across its two campuses.
The decision follows a Calcutta High Court order to enhance campus security.
50 cameras will be installed on the main campus, and 20 in Salt Lake.
The university will request funds from the state government for cameras and security personnel.
The meeting did not address the establishment of a police outpost on campus.
- Who
- Jadavpur University's executive council.
- What
- Jadavpur University to install 70 new CCTV cameras and hire 30 security personnel.
- When
- The decision was made on Monday.
- Where
- Jadavpur University campuses in Jadavpur and Salt Lake.
- Why
- To enhance campus security following incidents and a court order.
- University
- Jadavpur University
- Cameras Planned
- 70
- Campuses
- Jadavpur, Salt Lake
- Security Personnel
- 30 (to be hired)
- Funding Request
- ₹68 lakh for cameras, ₹90 lakh for personnel
- Court Involved
- Calcutta High Court
