CCTV to be installed in Cubbon Park

Bengaluru: The Horticulture Department which is taking care of the maintainence work of Cubbon Park is planning to install CCTV in the park to keep a close vigil of the park.

Deputy Director of Horticulture Department said, “Bescom will install CCTV cameras at 100 different locations and LED lights at 350 places within three months.” 

The department said that the camera will provide information of the activities happening by the visitors inside the park and also ensure safety of the visitors. We have witnessed several cases of  theft and robbery.

The cameras will also end the “menace of public display of affection (PDA)”. “In recent days, there have been many complaints about couples crossing limits and causing inconvenience to the public,” the department spokesperson said.

At present, 32 personnel from the Horticulture Department work in three shifts to keep an eye on activities in the park spread over 392 acres. 

Another police official opined that the CCTVs will help in checking “illegal and criminal activities” in the park. “There are occasional cases of stalking and eve-teasing. There have been complaints of harassment and vehicle thefts.”