The Visakhapatnam City Police has advised citizens to take certain
measures to prevent crimes and burglary during the Sankranti festive
season. During this time, as a number of people travel to their native
villages, their houses can be safely monitored. The Visakhapatnam City
Police is providing residents with a Locked House Monitoring System
(LHMS) for their houses and apartments in Vizag. This is an app
connected to CCTV
cameras placed outside their respective homes. Camera access will be
provided to the applicant. Whenever the camera captures a movement in
close up, the applicant will be alerted on their phone. If it is
anything suspicious they can raise an alarm notification from their
phone itself. These
CCTV cameras will also be constantly monitored by the police. To avail
of the Locked House Monitoring System facility, people must submit their
request, along with Aadhar card copies, at their local police station
in Vizag. After which the police will fix the cameras near the
respective house. Apart from the LHMS cameras being installed
outside their homes, people can also avail the Police Beat facility.
Here, the police would monitor the house and the surroundings while
going on their regular daily patrolling rounds. These facilities are can
be availed by residents of all areas and will especially benefit people
residing in isolated areas. The
Visakhapatnam City Police is also carrying out visible policing
throughout the day in crowded areas in order to keep an eye on
pickpockets. Megaphone announcements will be made in busy areas like
Jagadamba Centre, Visakhapatnam Central ( Police Barracks area), CMR
Central, bus stands, and the railway station. People travelling in autos
and buses must be very careful and alert. All the valuable items like
gold and cash must be kept in the bank lockers. The known thieves, with
previous records, will be under strict police surveillance during this
week. Additionally, an awareness program has been conducted on
this issue and pamphlets have been distributed to enlighten the public
about the precautionary guidelines by the Police Department. Here is list of precautionary measures given by the Visakhapatnam City Police: #1 Precious gold jewelry to be stored in the bank locker #2 While going out of station, don’t leave money, gold and other valuables in the cupboards at home #3 Be vigilant when carrying valuable items, while travelling on autos and buses #4 Do install a CC camera near your house or apartment #5 CCTV cameras can not only prevent crime, but can also help crack down on crime Visakhapatnam
City Police Commissioner, Manish Kumar Sinha IPS, and the Additional
Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Crime, Surya Sravan Kumar, will
closely be monitoring the all the measures being taken over the festive
holidays. |
