CCTVs will be installed at schools and colleges in Andhra Pradesh, says Home Minister

Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V. Anitha has said that CCTV cameras will be installed at all schools and colleges to ensure the safety of the students.

“The issue was discussed during the Group of Ministers meeting held recently. The decision to install CCTV Cameras in educational institutions has been taken to control eve-teasers and other anti-social elements,” Ms. Anitha said and asked the private school and college managements to install CCTV cameras on their premises.

Participating in a review meeting with Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) IGP Ake Ravi Krishna and officers at its office in Mangalagiri on Friday, the Home Minister appreciated the efforts of EAGLE police in controlling ganja cultivation and trade.

“EAGLE officers identified 900 hotspots, set up 70 checkposts and 60 de-addiction centres in Andhra Pradesh. As many as 140 drug addicts have been provided treatment at de-addiction centres,” she said.