The move, which connects the new system with more than 3,000 cameras already operating across Metro stations
The Pune police have strengthened their surveillance capabilities by integrating 450 CCTV cameras from the city’s Smart City project into their central control room at Shivajinagar.
The move, which connects the new system with more than 3,000 cameras already operating across Metro stations, raises the total number of live feeds available to officers to over 5,000. Officials say the expansion is designed to enhance road safety, crime monitoring and rapid response to incidents in one of India’s fastest growing cities.
The integration has been enabled by underground dark-fibre connectivity, which provides secure and uninterrupted transmission of footage. Police said the system will allow them to monitor key junctions, public spaces and transport corridors more effectively, with a particular focus on traffic regulation and crime prevention.
Senior officials described the development as part of a wider strategy to improve urban safety through technology. “The integration gives us a much broader and more detailed picture of what is happening across the city in real time,” one officer said. “It means faster decision-making and a stronger ability to intervene when incidents occur.”
The upgrade also reflects broader trends in Indian cities, where smart infrastructure projects are being coupled with police networks to expand surveillance capacity. While authorities argue that such systems deter crime and improve emergency response, civil society groups have raised concerns over the lack of data protection laws and the potential for misuse of personal information.
For Pune, where congestion, traffic violations and petty crime remain persistent challenges, the expanded CCTV network is seen by police as a critical tool. Officials said the feeds will also be used to support investigation of cases, providing reliable evidence for law enforcement and judicial processes.
