India, May 10 -- In a major step towards smarter and more responsive policing, Bengaluru has crossed a new milestone with over 5.35 lakh CCTV cameras now geo-tagged across the city, Indian Express reported.

According to the report, the initiative is part of the Mobile Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (MCCTNS), which integrates digital tools into crime monitoring and response. The number of surveillance cameras has seen a dramatic rise in the last 15 months, with more than three lakh new installations recorded since January 2024.

"Back in January 2024, Bengaluru had about 2.32 lakh CCTV cameras. We took up the challenge of expanding that number to five lakh, and now we've surpassed it," said Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Daya...