After a string of crime incidents at KBR National Park in the last few months, it has finally got its due of hi-tech security equipment.
Over the last two days, forests officials have put in place metal detectors, CCTV cameras and high-frequency handsets that have been in the pipeline for some time now.
Tracking all
With this, the officials are also working on a system to track all walkers from the time they enter the park to the point when they leave the premises.
All eyes
About 32 high-resolution CCTV cameras have been installed at various strategic positions, covering most of the walkers’ path.
The command centre has been set up inside the park where specially trained forest staff will keep watch on the park through these cameras.
Screening walkers
A total of Rs.7 lakh has been spent in acquiring the cameras as well as two door-frame metal detectors. These have been installed at the entrance of the park to screen walkers for any dangerous materials.
New handsets
To strengthen communication among the park staff, 10 VHF (very high frequency) radio sets were procured at a cost of about Rs.5 lakh. These will be put to use in the next couple of days.
“These new measures will ensure that KBR Park is completely safe,” said K. Mohan, Divisional Forest Officer, KBR Park. “We are increasing the security manpower to a total of 30. From now on, 10 forest guards will man the forest at any given point of time. A strike force will also be on standby in case any crime is detected and the accused need to be apprehended.”
Periodic assessments
He added that the security aspects of the park would be periodically assessed and new steps might be taken depending on its outcome.
From now on, 10 forest guards will man the forest at any given point of time. A strike force will also be on standby in case any crime is detected and the accused need to be apprehended
K. Mohan
DFO, KBR National Park
