The Indian Express 03.08.2012
Civic body to get non-functional CCTV cameras working again
CCTVs installed as part of the intelligent traffic system and that
were non-functional are set to be back in service with the Pune
Municipal Corporation (PMC) deciding to pay dues to the contractor
providing connectivity of the cameras with the control room. The PMC has
also decided to spend Rs 1 crore for installation of CCTV cameras to
enhance security across the city.
“The PMC has installed 39 CCTV cameras in various parts of the
city from MLA-LAD funds. The civic administration would install 90 more
CCTVs,” said municipal commissioner Mahesh Pathak.Pathak on Thursday held a meeting with Mayor Vaishali Bankar and
leader of house Subhash Jagtap on security and safety in the city.
Bankar said the civic administration has been asked to spend Rs 1
crore for the installation of CCTVs at important locations in the city.“There was a decision to tighten security at all civic offices. I
have suggested that the administration restrict entry of private
vehicles into the campus of the civic headquarters,” said the mayor.
Additional municipal commissioner Naresh Zurmure admitted that
the CCTV at Balgandharva junction the site of one of the blasts on
Wednesday, was not operational. “We have asked the contractor to resume
connectivity as the PMC would pay for it,” he said.
“We have focussed on increasing security at various pumping stations and water purification units,” he added.Zurmure said security at civic offices has been increased to
avoid any untoward incident. When reminded that the civic administration
had proposed restricting entry of citizens into the civic office,
Bankar said it was not possible as it would be difficult for citizens to
adhere to fixed visiting hours. The administration had wanted visitors
only in the afternoon to make it easier for security personnel.