India, Aug. 12 -- LUCKNOW As many as 1,000 AI-enabled cameras, which helped solve 1,600 criminal cases over the last one year and are symbolic to public safety, may go offline across 200 prime locations in the state capital as Lucknow Smart City (project) is yet to clear Rs.8.43 crore dues to the private agency managing camera operations.

The company tasked with the management of Smart City affairs has sent a reminder to GM Smart City, seeking dues clearance, along with a warning over discontinuation of services.

The cameras cover major locations like Ballu Adda, Shankar Crossing, Lalbagh, Naza Road, Mohanlalganj, Nagram and the Shaheed Path stretch towards Transport Nagar. For the third time in recent years, these units went offline ea...