It’s the second phase of the government’s plan, the first phase of which has already been implemented in 2016 to boost Mumbai’s security infrastructure and also improve the state’s overall crime detection and crime-fighting capabilities.
The Mumbai police are installing 5,837 high-resolution CCTV cameras at critical landing points across the city to enhance security and prevent potential terrorist threats. This comprehensive effort includes 24/7 monitoring by local police and the central control room. The decision to bolster security follows a 2016 Indian Navy survey that identified sensitive areas along the coastline. Recently, there were two incidents involving false threats: one regarding a bomb-making plot and another false report of a terrorist attack at the Taj Hotel. Both resulted in arrests.
“The deployment of CCTV cameras at these critical locations is a key component of these efforts, aimed at preventing potential terror attacks that could exploit these routes,” a Mumbai police officer said. A recent CCTV camera installation took place in the Sagar Nagar slum of Malabar Hill in south Mumbai, further expanding the camera network throughout the city. Senior police officers have emphasised the importance of comprehensive coverage.
The decision to bolster security through enhanced surveillance follows a 2016 survey conducted by the Indian Navy, which covered the 800-kilometer coastline of Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, and Raigad. The survey identified sensitive landing points, prompting the state government to take proactive measures to strengthen coastal security.
In September, the Mumbai Police Control Room received a threat call, informing the operator that certain individuals in Mumbai were manufacturing bombs to blow up the Control room. But it was later determined that the man was intoxicated. According to the Police, a case has been filed at the Bangur Nagar Police Station in Mumbai, and the accused has been taken into custody.
After calling in a hoax regarding a terrorist attack at the iconic Taj Hotel in the city on September 1, a 36-year-old man was detained by Mumbai Police.
