MARGAO, May 7 -- Team Herald

Goa's commercial capital is currently facing a significant challenge as its entire CCTV surveillance network has been rendered non-functional, leading to a growing concern for residents and civic leaders, particularly due to the increase in crime, illegal garbage disposal, and the unrestricted entry of unidentified individuals into the town.

The existing surveillance system, initially installed in 2013 through the MPLAD scheme, has been inactive for several years due to the lack of a proper maintenance plan. These cameras, which were intended to bolster public safety and improve traffic management, are now merely non-functioning fixtures across key urban areas. Consequently, Margao is becoming increasingly s...