India, March 23 -- The city police have received five advanced drones to monitor hotspots, said officials. It has set up an integrated command centre and control room for its ambitious Rs.466 crore mass surveillance CCTV project.

Amitesh Kumar, Pune police commissioner, said, "The new comprehensive surveillance system for Pune city will be leveraged to ensure effective policing where the trouble spots and criminals can be accurately pinpointed through the usage of AI."

"Also, five thermal imaging drone cameras for robust surveillance and tracking of suspects on the run have been pressed into action," he said.

Kumar had placed an order for these drones following the gang-rape at Bopdev Ghat in October 2024.

As part of the surveillance ...