145;CCTV project failed to take off due to technical problems146;

They have looked into the matter after Newsline

had reported about the non-functioning of CCTVs in Panchkula.nbsp;

8220;There was some technical problem with the CCTV system due to which, it failed to take off. Besides transmission problem, the digital video recorders too developed some fault, due to which they had to be sent for repair every other day. Besides, it being a localised method, the system could not work,8221; said Sandeep Khirwar, superintendent of police, Panchkula.

He added that the department is now planning to have an integrated system for the same. 8220;It will be based on the system that exists in Gurgaon. While the proposal is in its initial stage, around 65 points throughout the district have been identified for putting up the close circuit cameras.8221;

He added that as funds for the project will be made available only by the next financial year, the Police department is making all efforts to revive the existing localised system put up at different traffic light points.