The Gauhati High Court directed the Advocate General of Assam to find out about the status of CCTV systems, if any, in respect of the police stations in Assam.
The division bench of Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Mitali Thakuria suo moto PIL registered following the incident of lynching of two accused persons to death in February , 2018 after taking them out from police custody of Tezu Police Station, Arunachal Pradesh.
The Court feels that in view of the nature of allegations for which this suo moto public interest litigation is registered, a direction is required to be given for installation of a comprehensive CCTV system in all Police Stations across the State of Arunachal Pradesh with the data being monitored by a Centrally Located Control Room.
“Mr. D. Saikia, learned Advocate General, Assam shall also find out about the status of CCTV systems (if any) installed in the Police Stations across the State of Assam. “
Matter is listed on 16.06.2023 for further hearing.