1,071 out of 2,100 police stations in Tamil Nadu have been equipped to retain their CCTV footage for 18 months, T.N. DGP tells Madras High Court
The Tamil Nadu Director General of Police told the Madras High Court that 1,071 of the state’s 2,100 police stations are now equipped to retain CCTV footage for 18 months. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan noted that storage upgrades are being extended to the remaining stations.
- ✓The Tamil Nadu Director General of Police told the Madras High Court that 1,071 of the state’s 2,100 police stations are now equipped to retain CCTV footage for 18 months.
- ✓This upgrade covers roughly 51% of the stations, allowing video evidence to be retained for longer durations.
- ✓Lakshminarayanan noted that storage upgrades are being extended to the remaining stations.
The Tamil Nadu Director General of Police informed the Madras High Court that 1,071 of the state's 2,100 police stations have been upgraded to store CCTV recordings for a period of 18 months.
This upgrade covers roughly 51% of the stations, allowing video evidence to be retained for longer durations. The DGP indicated that the remaining stations will receive enhanced storage capacity, a point underscored by Justice V. Lakshminarayanan during the hearing.
Extended CCTV retention is aimed at strengthening investigations, improving accountability, and safeguarding citizens by providing law‑enforcement agencies with longer‑term visual records. The initiative responds to growing calls for more robust surveillance infrastructure across Tamil Nadu.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | GOVERNANCE |
| Jurisdiction | TN State |
| Publication Date | 10 September 2026 |