Policing News

The Supreme Court has directed the chief secretaries of all states and Union Territories to provide data about the installation of CCTV cameras in each and every police station. The top court, while passing the order, said that it is an important step as it involves the fundamental rights of citizens. The Supreme Court had last month sought the assistance of Attorney General KK Venugopal in apprising it of the progress made in the installation of CCTV cameras across all police stations in the country and audio-video recording of statements made before the police officers.

The police force has to be modernised and technology driven to meet the challenges of insurgents using various devises, to instill a sense of security among the people, Sonowal said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said sensitivity should be a vital element of policing, and a flexible institutional framework should be built, which can help imbibe sensitivity towards citizens in the police force.