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Amit Shah Commends Chandigarh Police for 2,152 AI Cameras and 85% Conviction Rate on Raising Day
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 06:39 AM
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Prime Minister Amit Shah praised the Chandigarh Police on Raising Day, highlighting the deployment of 2,152 AI cameras and an 85% conviction rate.
On 5 September, the Union Minister of Home Affairs, Prime Minister Amit Shah, visited Chandigarh to observe the annual Raising Day ceremony. The event, held at the city’s Central Police Station, marked a milestone in the city’s law‑enforcement initiatives.
During the ceremony, Shah lauded the Chandigarh Police for their proactive measures, noting the recent addition of 2,152 AI‑enabled surveillance cameras across the city. He also highlighted the force’s impressive 85% conviction rate, attributing it to improved investigative techniques and technology.
The deployment of AI cameras is part of a broader strategy to enhance public safety, allowing real‑time monitoring and quicker response to incidents. The high conviction rate reflects the police’s focus on evidence‑based investigations and efficient court procedures.
The police department expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister’s recognition and pledged to continue expanding its technology‑driven policing model, aiming to further reduce crime rates and strengthen community trust.
During the ceremony, Shah lauded the Chandigarh Police for their proactive measures, noting the recent addition of 2,152 AI‑enabled surveillance cameras across the city. He also highlighted the force’s impressive 85% conviction rate, attributing it to improved investigative techniques and technology.
The deployment of AI cameras is part of a broader strategy to enhance public safety, allowing real‑time monitoring and quicker response to incidents. The high conviction rate reflects the police’s focus on evidence‑based investigations and efficient court procedures.
The police department expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister’s recognition and pledged to continue expanding its technology‑driven policing model, aiming to further reduce crime rates and strengthen community trust.