Delhi has the most CCTV cameras. The real impact will be seen if crime rate goes down
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Delhi has the most CCTV cameras. The real impact will be seen if crime rate goes down

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The jubilation over Delhi being the city with the most CCTV cameras is premature. The real impact will be seen if crime rate goes down in the coming years. There are lax SOPs over who all can access the camera feed with ease. Greater surveillance must come with higher safeguards.

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