Batteries of traffic cameras stolen in Bengaluru
The Hindu
The batteries were allegedly stolen on July 14. The theft came to light when the camera network engineer informed the policeman on duty that the enforcement cameras were defunct.
Three batteries of B-track enforcement cameras at the busy Bhashyam Circle junction in Bengaluru have allegedly been stolen. The batteries were allegedly stolen on July 14.
The theft came to light when the camera network engineer at the Traffic Management Centre visited the site on August 3. He informed the policeman on duty that the enforcement cameras were defunct.
Assistant Traffic Sub-Inspector Narayana T.L., attached to Sadashivanagar station who was on duty, went along with the engineer Rakshith to inspect the junction box. The saw that three batteries, worth ₹8,000, were missing.
Based on a complaint, the Sadashivanagar police registered a case of theft.
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