India, July 11 -- Residential societies in the eastern part of the city commissionerate have opposed the recent directive issued by their local police stations that mandates the installation of high-definition night vision CCTV cameras and implementation of compulsory online staff verification and six-month data storage, within a 15-day period. The move, aimed at improving security in light of the recent fake rape case lodged at Kondhwa, has triggered concerns among the citizens about feasibility, fairness, and overreach.

The notice, circulated both verbally and in writing to society managers, demands not only internal surveillance but also camera coverage of public roads adjoining societies, compulsory ID checks for all visitors, restri...