Meghalaya Police Mandates CCTV Installation for Hotels and Homestays
What happened
The Meghalaya Police mandated that all hotels and homestays install CCTV cameras in common areas and at entry points to improve security. Parambir Singh Sehdave, president of the Federation of Shillong Hotels, confirmed that the Superintendent of Police issued the directive. This measure follows a sharp decline in visitor numbers after violence occurred on August 19.
From theshillongtimes.com
Why it matters
The directive is part of efforts to stabilize the state's tourism sector and encourage visitor return. Hotels are currently recording strong advance bookings for the coming month, which is supported by events such as the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival.
A tourist booking app has been rolled out, which requires operational monitoring safeguards involving various tourist and government bodies in Meghalaya.
From theshillongtimes.com
Who's involved
- Superintendent of PoliceIssued the directive requiring hotels and homestays to install CCTV cameras.
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Superintendent of Police
senior rank in Indian Police Service