Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Most Meghalaya Police Station CCTVs Non-Functional, Affecting Security
Imagine police stations have cameras to keep things safe and record what happens.
The highest court in the land said every police station needs these cameras.
But in one place, most of these cameras aren't working.
Officials say lightning messed them up, even though other electronics are fine.
The police also want businesses to put up cameras and fix the streetlights to help prevent crime.
Only 14 of Meghalaya's 82 police stations have functional CCTV cameras.
The Supreme Court mandated CCTV installation in police stations with specific features.
CCTV cameras were installed after the Supreme Court ruling but are largely non-functional.
Officials attribute the malfunctioning to lightning strikes, while other equipment works.
State police are urging commercial establishments to install CCTVs and improve street lighting.
- Who
- Police stations, the Supreme Court, and commercial establishments in Meghalaya.
- What
- Many CCTV cameras in Meghalaya's police stations are not working.
- When
- Information is current as of June 25.
- Where
- Meghalaya, India
- Why
- Non-functional CCTVs compromise security; compliance with Supreme Court directives is an issue.
- Total Police Stations/Outposts
- 82
- Functional CCTV Cameras
- 14
- Supreme Court Directive
- Install CCTVs with audio, night vision
- Issue
- Non-functioning cameras
- Cause of Malfunction (Reported)
- Lightning strikes