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More than 2,291 CCTV cameras installed at 585 border locations in Punjab
Punjab Police announced a dense CCTV network along the Punjab border, with 2,291 cameras at 585 locations and CCTV coverage for 41 border police stations. The deployment is part of the 'second line of defence' and is complemented by intensified intelligence-led nakas, targeted vehicle checks, and anti-drone vigilance.
Why It Matters
The deployment aims to disrupt cross-border crime networks by creating a deep security grid that detects breaches early and enables rapid interception.
Timeline
4 Events
DGP Gaurav Yadav on anti-gangster strategy and policing depth
April 29, 2026
Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said strengthening the second line is central to the state's anti-gangster strategy, focusing on dismantling the ecosystem from cross-border supply to last-mile delivery and ensuring early detection and swift neutralisation of breaches.
'Second line of defence' described as the chain-breaking layer
April 29, 2026
Suhail Qasim Mir, SSP, Amritsar Rural, described the second line of defence as the layer where the chain is effectively broken, bridging border sealing with interception within jurisdiction; the nakas are intelligence-led, positioned and operated on the basis of verified inputs.
Nakas sharpened with real-time intelligence; targeted vehicle checks; anti-drone vigilance intensified
April 29, 2026
On the ground, nakas have become sharper and less predictable, backed by real-time intelligence. Vehicle checks are now targeted rather than routine, and anti-drone vigilance has been intensified, especially in districts that have seen repeated drops of arms and narcotics.
CCTV network expanded to 585 border locations; 2,291 cameras installed in Punjab
April 29, 2026
Punjab Police disclosed that more than 2,291 CCTV cameras have been installed at 585 locations along the border belt as part of the 'second line of defence', creating a dense surveillance net across vulnerable villages and transit routes. The statement also notes that 41 police stations in border districts have been brought under CCTV coverage.