Railway safety boost: CCTV cameras installed at Singhiya Ghat station to curb crime
The Indian Railways has stepped up security at Singhiya Ghat railway station by installing more than 10 CCTV cameras. This move aims to stop criminal activities such as pickpocketing, harassment, and the use of illegal drugs on the station premises. The surveillance system is designed to deter miscreants by ensuring their actions are recorded and can be used for legal action.
What is the scope of the new surveillance system?
The installation at Singhiya Ghat is part of a larger security drive. On May 24, 2026, high-tech CCTV cameras were also installed at 31 other stations under the Danapur division to protect passengers and their luggage. Abhinav Siddharth, Senior DCM of Danapur, stated that the GPS-based control technology will help monitor intruders and antisocial elements around the clock. This system will also be useful in tracking missing children or newborns.
Which agencies are implementing these security measures?
The Ministry of Railways and RailTel Corporation are working under the Nirbhaya Fund to install Video Surveillance Systems (VSS) at 756 major stations across India. In the East Central Railway (ECR) zone, AI-powered facial recognition cameras have been deployed at 21 key stations, including Samastipur and Darbhanga. Additionally, RVNL is installing IP-based cameras at 484 stations in Southern Railway divisions for better crowd management and detecting unattended luggage.
| Entity | Key Contribution/Role |
|---|---|
| RailTel & Ministry of Railways | VSS installation at 756 stations via Nirbhaya Fund |
| East Central Railway (ECR) | AI facial recognition at 21 major stations |
| RVNL | IP-based CCTV at 484 Southern Railway stations |
| RPF | Using AI to identify criminals via facial recognition |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
सिंघिया घाट स्टेशन पर CCTV क्यों लगाए गए हैं?
स्टेशन पर छेड़खानी, जेबकतरी और नशीले पदार्थों के सेवन जैसी आपराधिक गतिविधियों को रोकने के लिए 10 से अधिक CCTV कैमरे लगाए गए हैं।
रेलवे सुरक्षा के लिए AI तकनीक का उपयोग कैसे कर रहा है?
ECR ने 21 प्रमुख स्टेशनों पर AI फेशियल रिकॉग्निशन कैमरे लगाए हैं, जो अपराधियों की पहचान होने पर तुरंत अलर्ट भेजते हैं।