CCTVs to be installed in 3,700 DTC buses

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 26 2015 | 10:22 AM IST
The AAP government has decided to install closed-circuit television (CCTVs) cameras in over 3,700 low-floor DTC buses, including 1,275 air-conditioned ones, as part of measures to bolster women's security.
Transport minister Gopal Rai said that government will start the process of installing CCTVs in 2,500 non-AC and 1,275 AC low-floor buses within two months.
After installing this device in DTC's buses, government will also install CCTV cameras in cluster buses operated by Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS).
As per plan, three CCTV cameras will be installed in each bus so that the entire vehicle is covered and a close watch kept on every passenger.
DTC officials said that 200 buses have been fitted with such devices in the first phase.
"To ensure safety of women in DTC's buses, government has decided to install CCTV cameras in non-AC and AC low-floor buses.We will start the process of installing CCTV cameras in two months," Rai said.
The minister said that project would prove useful for women passengers travelling in corporation buses, especially late at night.
Officials said that government will monitor the recording of CCTV cameras for which control rooms will be set up by DTC.
AAP government has already deployed 2,000 home guards in DTC buses to strengthen security of women.
The city government also plans to deployed security guards in dark spots across the national capital.
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First Published: Jul 26 2015 | 10:22 AM IST

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