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Hyderabad, Jan.18 (Shoukat-PMI): Bank robberies and thefts can be prevented with the help of CCTV cameras and other modern technology, said CP Sudheer Babu, IPS. In view of the recent incidents of bank robberies in Raiparti, Bidar and Mangalore, he held a coordination meeting at Rachakonda Commissionerate Office in Neredmet with the Chief Officers and other staff of all banks under Rachakonda today as part of the anti-crime measures regarding the precautions and security arrangements to be taken by banks in the Rachakonda Commissionerate to provide adequate security and instill public confidence in banks.
Addressing the meeting, Commissioner Sudheer Babu IPS said banking sector is a pillar for the survival of the society and the progress of various business and commercial activities. He said people keep their hard earned money in bank with great confidence and depend on banks for their growth through business and other commercial activities. CP stated that special attention is being given by the Rachakonda police to the banks as part of the daily patrolling duties to provide adequate protection to such banks.
CP said the recent bank robbery incidents in Raiparti, Bidar and Mangalore have exposed the weaknesses of bank security, the outdated and flawed security arrangements followed by banks. The commissioner said some crimes like bank robberies are getting repeated due to age old security measures of banks despite the proper security measures taken by the police department besides their own patrolling duties.
The CP said in view of the recent incidents, their officials have inspected 489 banks under the jurisdiction of Rachakonda Commissionerate and reviewed the security measures. The commissioner brought it to the attention of the representatives of the banks that poor quality bank buildings, fragile security arrangements and locking system, lack of vigilance or non-recruitment of security guards, antiquated alarm system, absence of CCTVs, only single backup of data footage are identified and action taken.
On the occasion, the Commissioner gave numerous valuable instructions to the representatives of the banks regarding security infrastructure. CP instructed that CCTV cameras should be installed at all necessary places in the bank premises and iterated that CCTV footage is a crucial evidence in the investigation of grave crimes like bank robberies.
“Install 24/7 CCTV cameras covering all important areas including bank entry and exit points, cash counters and strong rooms, ensure cloud storage of footage (alternative storage) and install hidden cameras with battery operated storage”, CP added. CP instructed to adhere to the provisions laid down in the Telangana Public Security Act and the technical security norms of the treasury should not be less than the minimum standards prescribed by the RBI.
CP also mentioned that Windows should have grills to prevent illegal intrusions and fences, gates, bollards and vehicle barricades should be installed to prevent vehicular attacks. The commissioner suggested that new security devices should be installed to prevent unauthorized access. CP further suggested that they should update their software regularly to protect their banks from cyber criminals and specially advised to send trained personnel as per the prescribed rules to guard the ATMs.
The representatives of the banks were advised during the meeting to follow the instructions of the police for the safety of the banks and immediately inform the police when any untoward incident comes to their notice.
DCP Yadadri Rajesh Chandra, IPS, DCP LB Nagar Praveen Kumar IPS, DCP Malkajgiri Padmaja IPS, DCP Crime Aravind Babu, DCP Maheshwaram Sunitha Reddy, DCP SOT 1 Ramana Reddy, DCP SOT 2 Muralidhar, ACP IT Cell Narendra Goud, ACP CCRB Ramesh and other officials participated. (PMI NEWS)
