The command post of the ANPR and CCTV camera network installed in important road intersections in Dimapur, which was formally launched on April 30. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Dimapur | April 30
Dimapur town finally got introduced to Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology. Funded under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), the project includes a network of 4 high resolution ANPR and 9 CCTV cameras, with colour night vision, along with the establishment of a centralised command centre based in the now under construction building for housing the East Police Station. The cameras are stationed at four highly congested locations— Dhobinulla, Tragopan point, Nagarjan and Purana Bazar junctions. The Purana Bazaar-Chümoukedima 4-lane road has one ANPR camera installed already.
Commissioner of Police (CP), Dimapur, Aotula T Imchen; and Deputy Commissioner, (DC) Dimapur, Dr Tinojongshi Chang, jointly announced the launch of the initiative on April 30.
CP Imchen termed the setup a significant step for the Dimapur police. She stated that the project aims to decongest the city's traffic bottlenecks, which aligns with the NCAP's objective of minimising air pollution caused by vehicular emissions. She added that the system is designed to assist in crime investigation and act as a deterrent.
Imchen explained that the command center will provide real-time support to traffic police stationed on the field. She said, “It is like adding 14 more eyes to their own two eyes,” while adding that the personnel on the ground will receive direct instructions from the command centre to aid in traffic management.
DC Chang noted that the camera network will assist law enforcement in tracking hit-and-run cases and escaping criminals, as the registration numbers of all passing vehicles are recorded automatically.
While the current NCAP sanction covers a limited number of locations, the district administration plans to expand the camera network to other areas experiencing traffic congestion by utilising road safety funds, he added.
He also appealed to residents to prevent the theft or vandalism of the infrastructure. “This equipment belongs entirely to the public. Since the public also knows where the cameras have been installed, I think they will remain vigilant about them,” DC Chang said.
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