Archive · 24 Sep 2025
CCTV Surveillance Boosts Sundarbans Security for Festive Season
The police in the Sundarbans have set up a big network of cameras to keep a close watch during the upcoming festivals.
They've installed 550 cameras and created a central control room.
This new system covers a large area, helping them to see what's happening on roads and waterways all the time.
This should help them prevent any problems and keep everyone safe.
The aim is to ensure the festivals go smoothly and to stop any potential criminal activities.
About 3.5 million people are under this surveillance.
Basirhat police installed 550 CCTV cameras in the Sundarbans.
An integrated control room was set up for real-time monitoring.
The surveillance aims to enhance security during the festive season.
Approximately 3.5 million people will be under electronic surveillance.
The system will monitor roads and waterways to control crimes.
- Who
- Basirhat district police
- What
- Installed 550 CCTV cameras and an integrated control room for enhanced surveillance
- When
- Ahead of the festive season, with Durga Puja approaching
- Where
- 11 police station areas of the Sundarbans along the India-Bangladesh border
- Why
- To enhance security, address potential threats, and avert criminal activities
- Surveillance System
- 550 CCTV cameras and an integrated control room
- Surveillance Area
- 11 police station areas along the India-Bangladesh border in Sundarbans
- Population Under Surveillance
- Approximately 3.5 million people
- Primary Focus
- Enhancing security during the festive season
- Implementation
- Round-the-clock monitoring of roads and waterways
