Tricity
Panchkula traffic challenge: Lack of CCTVs, shortage of cops
In the first seven months, Panchkula issued 62,614 traffic challans—51,444 via CCTV and 11,170 manually—revealing gaps in surveillance and police presence.
Traffic enforcement in Panchkula is facing a noticeable hurdle as the city grapples with limited surveillance and police presence.
In the first seven months of the year, 51,444 challans were handed out through automated CCTV systems, while 11,170 were issued manually by officers on the ground. The combined total of 62,614 penalties underscores the scale of traffic violations being recorded.
The disparity between automated and manual challans points to a reliance on CCTV for detection, yet the limited reach of these cameras and the shortage of police personnel restrict the effectiveness of enforcement.
Without sufficient camera coverage and adequate staffing, many violations likely go unnoticed, leading to a higher dependence on manual checks that are both time‑consuming and inconsistent.
The figures highlight an urgent need for expanding CCTV networks and strengthening the police force to ensure comprehensive monitoring and smoother traffic management across Panchkula.
Source: Hindustan Times
