Bengaluru: Additional 2,500 CCTV cameras to be installed in the city announces Dr. G Parameshwara
Belagavi: Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara during the question hour of the ongoing winter session of the legislative assembly on Thursday announced the installation of 2,500 cameras across Bengaluru city, further enhancing the safety of people residing in the state capital.
The announcement came in response to a question raised by BJP MLA Bharathi Shetty during the assembly's question hour.
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Dr. G Parameshwara shared that currently, 7,500 CCTV cameras have already been installed in Bengaluru. He further stated that a command center is in operation to monitor their functionality. Furthermore, he disclosed plans to install an additional 2,500 CCTV cameras under the union government's Nirbhaya scheme,
He also highlighted that these high-quality CCTV cameras are placed in commercial buildings, public areas, educational institutions, government buildings, bus stations, and other locations, ensuring comprehensive surveillance.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
