India, May 11 -- In a move to enhance commuter safety and perimeter security, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has deployed an upgraded surveillance system at six metro stations between Baiyappanahalli and MG Road.

The system, which was commissioned on Thursday, features advanced AI-powered video analytics and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology. Unlike earlier setups that focused mainly on station interiors, the new surveillance network also keeps a watchful eye on the areas surrounding each station, Deccan Herald reported.

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BMRCL Managing Director M Maheshwar Rao said the new system is designed to provide real-time threat dete...