The Punjab govt. will put CCTV cameras in police rooms. The Interior Ministry confirmed this on Monday. Each investigation room will have cameras. This is part of police reforms. The chief minister wants better investigations.
CCTV cameras will stop the torture of suspects. Cameras will make investigations fair. Officers will know they are being watched. This will keep them honest. Cameras will show what officers do.
Cameras will stop bad behavior. This includes forcing and hurting suspects. Cameras will make interrogations fair. Suspects will have their rights protected. This will stop unfair detention and forced confessions.
CCTV recordings will help in disputes. They will be proof in cases of police cruelty or corruption. They will help in investigating such claims. The goal is fair investigations. This will help both officers and suspects.
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