The Hindu (National) ·
Geo-tagging to help police trace missing children, elderly during Brahmotsavams
The ‘Wear a tag - your safety is our responsibility’ initiative of the Tirupati district police covers high-footfall areas, which are under continuous surveillance through CCTV cameras, drones and command-and-control system
The Tirupati district police have stepped up safety measures for children and elderly devotees attending the ongoing annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala, with a special geo-tagging initiative to help trace those who may get separated from their families in the surging crowds.
Under the campaign slogan, ‘Wear a tag - your safety is our responsibility’, geo-tags are being issued to children and senior citizens as a precautionary measure, enabling the police to locate them swiftly and reunite them with their families should they go missing.
The initiative covers high-footfall areas, including the pedestrian routes, four mada streets, pilgrim galleries, bus stands, choultries and rest houses. These locations are under continuous surveillance through CCTV cameras, drones and the command-and-control system, while additional personnel have been deployed at key congregation points.
