Thane traffic cops seek increased CCTV surveillance

In the wake of increased road accidents, the Thane traffic police has demanded more CCTV surveillance in the city to keep a vigil on motorists violating rules.

The need of CCTVs was highlighted in a letter to the civic chief Dr Vipin Sharma by the Thane traffic commissioner following the recent major accident at Upavan area of Thane, killing one and injuring another seriously.

"On January 27, during wee hours, a major accident took place after a speeding four wheeler rammed into a tree at Upavan. A 33-year-old co-traveller was killed in the accident, while a 25-year-old female driver sustained serious injuries. In the past few months many such accidents have been noticed in Thane due to the violation of traffic rules," said a traffic official from Thane. "This highlighted the need for increasing the CCTV network in the city, as the present number of traffic team is not enough to keep vigil on every corner of the city. Technology like CCTVs would play a vital role in curbing such accidents in the city, with strict action against traffic violators," he added. According to the traffic officials, the CCTVs will help to record the speeding vehicle and bikers performing stunts on the roads.

"The feed of the these CCTVs will be connected to the traffic department, hence this initiative will alert the motorists that they are under continuous surveillance of these cameras, helping to curb the accident cases. Besides, the captured footage will also help to learn the exact reason or mistake behind the accident," said an official from traffic department, Thane.

The need of CCTV network in the city has been highlighted by Balasaheb Patil, deputy commissioner of police, Thane traffic department, on Saturday.