Jamshedpur: RPF posts to be monitored via CCTV cameras, Rs 24.25 lakh allocated

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, March 23: In a bid to bolster security measures, all Railway Protection Force (RPF) posts within the Chakradharpur division, including Tatanagar, will undergo surveillance through CCTV cameras. Additionally, cameras will be strategically placed around the posts to monitor activities beyond railway premises, extending surveillance to adjacent main roads. This directive, issued by the South East Zone, aims to fortify the security plan of the region.

Preparations are underway to install CCTV cameras in 11 RPF posts and three outposts across the Chakradharpur division, with an allocated budget of Rs 24.25 lakh by the railways. The South East Zone Agency is tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the installation process to ensure comprehensive monitoring of all posts within six months.

Previously, a survey was conducted in the Chakradharpur division to install CCTV cameras at stations in rural areas, with a proposal for the installation of 10 cameras at each station, totaling 134 cameras. The new security plan will augment this setup with an additional 31 cameras. Additionally, measures such as luggage and vehicle scanners, as well as gate frame metal detectors, have been implemented to curb the influx of drugs and arms.

To further enhance security, RPF is gearing up to install face detection cameras at the entrance gates of stations to prevent the entry of identified criminals. This initiative aims to address challenges encountered during investigations, such as the recent theft case at Tatanagar Station Pathway, where the absence of CCTV cameras on the main road hindered efforts to identify the perpetrator.