The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Saturday issued a notice to the Delhi Police over non-installation of CCTV cameras in police stations as mandated by the Supreme Court. The step has been taken by the women’s body following media reports highlighting the issue.
“Despite orders from the apex court to install CCTV cameras in all police stations to ensure police accountability, not one camera has been installed. Furthermore, the cameras that were already installed in some police stations prior to the court’s order are either not working or do not have recording facility,” the notice read, seeking a response within two weeks.
The commission has sought a list of police stations where CCTV cameras are installed along with the number of cameras, working status and location of each device; and also a list of police stations where CCTV cameras are not installed and reasons for the same.
The Supreme Court in 2015, while hearing a matter wherein a woman lawyer was manhandled by policemen inside a police station, ordered that CCTV cameras be installed in all police stations at the reception area as well as the lock-up and interrogation rooms. — PTI
