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."Sudheer Babu Rachakonda Police Commissioner 

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Rachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu instructed that CCTV cameras should be installed at all necessary places in the bank premises.

In view of the recent incidents of bank robberies in Raiparti, Bidar and Mangalore, Rachakonda CP held a coordination meeting at Rachakonda Commissionerate Office in Neredmet with the Chief Officers and other staff of all banks under Rachakonda on Saturday 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.

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. Bank robberies and thefts can be prevented with the help of CCTV cameras and other modern technology, said CP Sudheer Babu.  

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the recent bank robbery incidents in Raiparti, Bidar and Mangalore have exposed the weaknesses of bank security, the outdated and flawed security arrangements followed by banks.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, and only single backup of data footage are identified and action taken.