A major damage control operation was launched to make the cameras functional again, realizing the seriousness of the matter. Thiruvanathapuram: As many as 233 surveillance cameras in the city remained non-functional for over 12 hours on Wednesday. However, no untoward incidents were reported as law breakers were not aware of the development.
The snag was rectified by noon and all cameras are functioning normally now.
It was around 1 am that the entire network of surveillance cameras collapsed. According to the police, high voltage had passed through some electrical lines in the city during that time. This caused the connection between the cameras and servers as well as the display screens in the police control room to snap. As a result, no visuals were available in the control room.
City police mainly depend on the visuals from the cameras to detect traffic violations, including speeding; trace wanted persons and also locate antisocial activities in the city. Many cases have been solved with clues obtained from the cameras.
A major damage control operation was launched to make the cameras functional again, realizing the seriousness of the matter. Officials from KELTRON and C-DAC were involved in the repair work. By afternoon, visuals were available in the control room as before, said police officers.
Ten advanced cameras are now functioning along the Kowdiar – Vellayambalam stretch, which has virtually become a bike racing track. However, no speeding offence was detected on Wednesday. Police officials said that these cameras are undergoing trials and bike riders engaged in racing would be nabbed from Thursday.
Meanwhile, motorists along the Kesavadasapuram – Pattom road are facing the problem of motor bike gangs engaged in racing on the stretch. The races are usually held around 9 am. The bikes taking part in this illegal activity overtake other motorists from both the sides. This poses a grave risk to themselves as well as others.
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