Udupi, August 11, 2025: The Udupi district police, in collaboration with the Udupi District Chamber of Commerce, have launched a Rs 2.5 crore surveillance project to install 601 CCTV cameras across 207 junctions to enhance safety and curb criminal activities. Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar announced the initiative during a press conference on Monday.
In the initial phase, 10 Automatic Number Plate Reader (ANPR) cameras will be installed at sensitive locations, including Mala, Hosmar, and Sacharipete (Karkala Rural PS); Sanur (Karkala Town PS); Someshwara (Hebri PS); Hosangadi (Amasbail PS); Dali (Kollur PS); Mel Gangolli (Gangolli PS); Malpe Beach (Malpe PS); and City Bus Stand (Udupi Town PS). Additionally, 10 high-quality cameras will be placed at key junctions, including Kalsanka, Karavali, Indrali Bridge, Santhekatte, Service Bus Stand, and Old KSRTC Bus Stand (Udupi CMC limits); M Kodi Junction and Kandlur Market (Kundapura Sub-Division); and Baradi and Naravi (Karkala Sub-Division). Footage will be monitored round-the-clock at local police stations and the District Police Control Room.
The police have also introduced the “Drishti scheme,” a night patrolling program to prevent theft, crimes against women, and drug-related offenses, while ensuring the safety of commercial establishments, lone-house residents, and senior citizens. Security guards, funded by local residents, will patrol from 10 PM to 6 AM, reporting suspicious activities to beat police or the control room. The scheme is operational in 12 locations—two each in Udupi City, Shirva, and Gangolli police stations, and one each in Kundapura, Hebri, Karkala Town, Hiriyadka, Shankaranarayana, and Brahmavar police stations—with plans to expand to 21 more locations.
The initiatives, supported by community collaboration, aim to strengthen law enforcement and public safety across Udupi district.
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