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Crime
Batteries Stolen from Safe City Cameras in Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 05:33 PM
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Police in Ludhiana have reported that the batteries powering the city’s Safe City surveillance cameras were stolen from several sites. The theft is being investigated as a criminal act.
Police in Ludhiana confirmed that the batteries supplying power to the city’s Safe City surveillance cameras were stolen from multiple locations. The theft was discovered during routine maintenance checks on the camera systems.
According to officials, the missing batteries were removed from the camera housings and taken away by unknown individuals. The incident has raised concerns about the security of the city’s public surveillance infrastructure.
Ludhiana Police have launched an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the perpetrators. They have also increased patrols around the camera installations to prevent further incidents.
The theft could potentially disrupt the city’s monitoring capabilities, especially during peak traffic hours. Authorities have urged residents to report any suspicious activity related to the cameras.
According to officials, the missing batteries were removed from the camera housings and taken away by unknown individuals. The incident has raised concerns about the security of the city’s public surveillance infrastructure.
Ludhiana Police have launched an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the perpetrators. They have also increased patrols around the camera installations to prevent further incidents.
The theft could potentially disrupt the city’s monitoring capabilities, especially during peak traffic hours. Authorities have urged residents to report any suspicious activity related to the cameras.