- By Deeksha Gour
- Sun, 11 May 2025 09:13 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bengaluru Metro: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has introduced an upgraded security system at six metro stations along the Baiyappanahalli to MG Road stretch. The new setup includes artificial intelligence (AI)-based video analytics and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to improve safety for commuters and strengthen security around the stations.
Unlike earlier surveillance systems that focused only on station interiors, the new network monitors the surroundings as well. BMRCL officials confirmed the system became operational on Thursday.
The Deccan Herald report cited BMRCL Managing Director M Maheshwar Rao as stating that, the technology allows real-time monitoring and faster threat detection. With the integration of AI and ANPR, metro authorities can now identify unusual behaviour or potential security risks quickly. He added that this upgrade supports better coordination during emergencies.
The ANPR system records vehicle number plates near metro stations, making it easier to track suspicious movements and support law enforcement efforts. According to officials, this advanced system will help with crowd control and improve emergency responses.
This new security setup is currently in place at six stations as a pilot project. BMRCL plans to expand the technology to other parts of the metro network in the future.
In separate news, Senior IPS officer Arun Bothra joined several Indians online in mocking claims made by some Pakistanis who said the Pakistan Navy had destroyed the “Bangalore Port.” The statement quickly went viral, drawing ridicule, as Bengaluru is a landlocked city located over 300 km from the nearest coast.
Bothra sarcastically commented, “Bangalore has only USB ports.” IAS officer Awanish Sharan also responded with humour, referring to a similar claim about the destruction of a non-existent “Patna sea port.” Social media users widely shared and trolled the false claims, pointing out the geographical inaccuracy amid ongoing misinformation during rising India-Pakistan tensions.