Over 740 Cameras, ANPR Tracking, Voice Recording: Muzaffarnagar Placed Under Massive CCTV Surveillance Ahead of Kanwar Yatra

Muzaffarnagar: Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar has been placed under an extensive CCTV surveillance following intelligence inputs warning of possible ethnic unrest during the upcoming Kanwar Yatra.

The Uttar Pradesh administration has launched ‘Operation Drishti’, under which authorities have been directed to implement comprehensive surveillance measures to ensure public safety and communal harmony throughout the yatra period.

Over 740 CCTV cameras monitoring city 

Muzaffarnagar’s control room has been upgraded into a centralised command hub, providing real-time coverage from across the city.

More than 740 CCTV cameras, many equipped with high-quality voice recording, are actively monitoring daily activities round the clock.

Police on 24/7 high alert

Local police have been placed on 24/7 high alert, closely reviewing live camera feeds for any signs of unrest or suspicious activity.

Vehicle monitoring intensified

Special focus is being given to vehicles along the Kanwar route and connecting highways.

ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras are being used to track license plates and flag potentially suspicious vehicles, enabling swift intervention if necessary.

Multi-layer CCTV surveillance in place in Muzaffarnagar:

• ANPR cameras for vehicle tracking
• PTZ cameras offering dynamic movement and zoom capabilities
• Very focal cameras for long-range scrutiny
• Fixed cameras for wide-angle continuous monitoring

This surveillance initiative is part of the administration’s precautionary strategy to prevent untoward incidents and maintain law and order during the Kanwar Yatra.