'We are going to install 1.40 lakh CCTV cameras in phase two', Says CM Kejriwal
The Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal has said in a press conference that 1.40 lakh CCTV cameras will be installed in Delhi in the second phase.
On Friday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the Delhi government will be installing 1.40 lakh CCTV cameras in the city in the second phase of the project. He said that 2.75 lakh CCTV cameras have already been installed in Delhi since the Aam Aadmi Party has came into power.
While speaking at a press conference, he cited a survey and said that Delhi is well ahead of London, New York, Singapore and Paris in terms of CCTV cameras per square mile. He said, "We are going to install 1.40 lakh CCTV cameras in phase two of the project. Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited will install the cameras."
Further, he said, "Delhi has 1,826 CCTV cameras per square mile. London, which has bagged the second spot in the survey, has 1,138 cameras. We are well ahead of London, New York, Singapore, Paris. There is no comparison."
He also said, "Delhi has thrice the number of CCTV cameras in Chennai and 11 times the cameras in Mumbai. There is an improvement in women security situation since the government installed the cameras. Women feel safe. Police get a lot of help in solving crime cases."
