Drones with night vision cameras will be deployed to ensure security, surveillance, and monitor the movements of inmates in prisons across Maharashtra prisons, an official said on Thursday.
A decision in this regard has been taken up by the Maharashtra State Prisons Department, according to which the project will be implemented in 12 major prisons of the state in the first phase. According to Additional Director General of Police (Prison) Amitabh Gupta, the use of drones has been given priority to strengthening the security of prisons.
“The drones will monitor sensitive areas in different prisons, including during nighttime. The aim is to provide updates on the happenings and movements of prisoners,” he said.
Enumerating the places where the project will be first applicable, the official said that it will include Nashik, Thane, and Nagpur among other cities.
