Allahabad HC pulls up UP police over defunct CCTV and generator at police station
The Allahabad high court found non-functional police station equipment a dereliction of duty. This observation came while hearing a petition regarding illegal detention and lack of power. The court noted generators and solar panels had been non-functional for extended periods. It directed the Uttar Pradesh DGP to ensure all police stations have backup power. The SP was also ordered to explain the…
The Allahabad High Court has criticized the Uttar Pradesh police for non-functional generators, solar panels, and CCTV cameras at police stations, deeming it a dereliction of duty by the Superintendent of Police. The court directed the UP DGP to ensure all police stations across the state have functional backup power systems and CCTV cameras, as these are crucial for the smooth functioning of police stations, especially in rural areas.
The court's order was issued while hearing a petition filed by Nagendra Kumar Yaqdav, who alleged illegal detention at the Bhaluani police station in Deoria district due to non-functional CCTV, which prevented the examination of footage. The court also ordered the Superintendent of Police, Deoria, to explain the non-functional generator and secure the CCTV hard drive to prevent any tampering.
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