Chandraigiri Municipality and Nepal Police Sign Agreement for CCTV Installation

Kathmandu. An understanding document has been signed between the municipality and Nepal Police to install CCTV cameras in Chandragiri Municipality of Kathmandu.< /p>

An understanding document was signed between the municipality and Nepal Police on Thursday to install CCTV cameras on the main road from Chandragiri Nagdhunga to Kalanki, considered the main entrance to the Kathmandu Valley, and on the road leading to the ward office. CCTV cameras are being installed to further strengthen the security system within the municipality.< /p>

Mayor Ghanshyam Giri of the municipality and Additional Inspector General of Police Ishwar Karki, Chief of Kathmandu Valley Police Office, signed the understanding. Mayor Giri said that cooperation has been extended with the police to make the peace and security of this area effective and technology-friendly as the largest and main gateway to Kathmandu Valley falls within Chandragiri Municipality. He expressed confidence that the installation of CCTV will help in controlling criminal activities and traffic management.< /p>

Additional Inspector General of Police Karki mentioned that the role of citizens and local government is important in strengthening the security system. "Security is possible only through the collective effort of all, we highly appreciate this investment made by the local government in the field of security and I express my commitment that the police will provide full cooperation in solving problems," he said.< /p>

Currently, about 400 CCTV cameras have been installed within Chandragiri Municipality. Municipal spokesperson Krishnaprasad Khadgi said that an agreement has been reached with Nepal Police to install CCTV cameras with the goal of increasing the number of cameras installed within the municipality to 1,500 and to secure the city.< /p>