Circuit cameras at Observation Homes

by Haryananewswire (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, SEPT 11

The Haryana Government has decided to install close circuit cameras with LCD televisions in Observation Homes and Special Homes in the State for security of juveniles residing in these Homes.

          While stating this today, Mrs Sumita Misra, Director General, Women and Child Development Department said that directions had already been issued to District Programme Officers and Superintendents of these Homes to take necessary action in this regard. She said that one of the cameras would be installed at the entrance to check the persons coming to Observation Homes and Special Homes and other cameras would be installed at other vulnerable points where it was required for security purpose These cameras would have connectivity for monitoring and supervision in the office of such Homes.

          She said that proposal has also been sought for provision of video conferencing in the Observation Homes so that in future evidence of juveniles could be done through e-conferencing with the Magistrate.