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Under the programme, more than 12.85 lakh CCTV cameras have been installed across the state to strengthen monitoring, crime detection and law enforcement capabilities. Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath govt has expanded technology-driven policing, surveillance and community participation mechanisms across Uttar Pradesh , with officials highlighting Operation Trinetra as one of the state’s largest smart policing initiatives.
The cameras were installed between July 10, 2023, and Sept 30, 2026, at public places, marketplaces, sensitive locations and residential areas, according to official data. The police department has deployed 19,045 women personnel and operationalised 8,694 women’s beats to strengthen outreach and regular interaction with women in local communities. Between April 1, 2022, and Sept 30, 2026, police teams conducted checks at more than 87.45 lakh locations and verified over 4.83 crore individuals. During the period, 19,554 cases were registered, legal action was initiated against 24,434 people and warnings were issued to more than 1.71 crore individuals. As of Sept 25, proceedings were underway against 68 identified mafia figures, their associates and gang members. Properties worth more than Rs 4,558 crore were reported seized, demolished or freed from illegal occupation. Police also took action against nearly 1,508 gang members and associates, registering 923 cases and arresting over 653 accused under provisions including the Gangsters Act, Goonda Act and National Security Act. Official data further showed that between March 20, 2017, and Sept 30, a total of 316 criminals were killed and 12,821 injured in police encounters. During the same period, 18 police personnel lost their lives while 1,949 were injured. Between Jan 2022 and Sept 2026, police registered 38,625 narcotics-related cases and seized drugs worth more than Rs 3,565 crore. Simultaneously, drives against illegal liquor resulted in 2.89 lakh cases, seizures worth over Rs 576 crore and convictions in 13,257 cases. Officials said public participation has been enhanced through the C-Plan App, which has connected 21.32 lakh citizens and 1.88 lakh police personnel.
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Officials said the expanded surveillance network has improved the ability of police to track suspicious activities, gather evidence, identify offenders and respond more quickly to incidents. Officials said these measures have improved accessibility and increased confidence in approaching law enforcement agencies. CCTV footage has also enhanced investigations by helping police trace movements of suspects and reconstruct crime scenes. Women’s safety continues to be a major focus of the govt’s policing strategy. Women’s help desks have been established at all police stations across the state to provide a secure environment for lodging complaints. The govt’s Anti-Romeo campaign has also remained a key component of its women’s safety initiatives. Action against organised crime and mafia networks has also intensified. The state has also strengthened its anti-narcotics infrastructure through a dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Force, six specialised police stations and multiple operational units. The govt also highlighted increased welfare spending for police personnel, including higher allocations under welfare and education funds, medical reimbursement support, cashless treatment facilities and enhanced insurance coverage. Download the TOI App.