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Supreme Court Questions Rajasthan on Missing CCTV Cameras in Police Stations Amid Custody Deaths
Oct 14, 2025 10:44 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has raised critical questions about the absence of CCTV cameras in police interrogation rooms in Rajasthan, emphasizing human rights concerns following reports of 11 custody deaths. The court suggested third-party management of surveillance footage and noted widespread non-compliance with its 2020 directive mandating comprehensive CCTV coverage in police facilities nationwide.
