Archive · 23 May 2025
Maharashtra Police Recommended CCTV Installation in Officer Cabins
Imagine you have a problem with a police officer, like they were mean to you.
To make sure everyone is treated fairly, the Maharashtra State Police Complaints Authority wants to put cameras in police officers' offices.
This way, if something happens, it can be recorded.
The authority looked at a complaint where a lawyer said a police officer was rude to him, but they didn't find enough proof.
The lawyer was helping a couple who got married without their parents' permission and wanted police protection.
The officer told the couple to follow proper procedures and advised the lawyer to leave, leading to a disagreement.
Because there was no recording of the incident and no witnesses, the authority dismissed the complaint.
MSPCA recommended installing CCTV cameras in police officer cabins.
The recommendation came after a complaint of alleged misconduct by an SP.
The complaint against the SP was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
The complainant, a lawyer, was representing a couple seeking police protection.
The incident occurred when the lawyer visited the SP's office with the couple.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Police Complaints Authority (MSPCA), Advocate Vishal Pimpale, SP Sanjay Barkund
- What
- MSPCA recommended installing CCTV cameras in police officer cabins.
- When
- May 2023 (order issued)
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To ensure incidents in police cabins are recorded and to investigate complaints fairly.
- Authority
- Maharashtra State Police Complaints Authority (MSPCA)
- Recommendation
- Recommended CCTV installation in police officer cabins
- Original Complaint Date
- Jan 2023
- Officer Involved
- SP Sanjay Barkund
- Complainant
- Advocate Vishal Pimpale
- Complaint Outcome
- Lack of merit