The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has proposed installing facial recognition systems at Gorakhpur Junction, Lucknow, Gonda, and Basti stations in the Lucknow Division. This move aims to enhance security, prevent crimes like theft, pickpocketing, and robbery, and apprehend wanted criminals. High-capacity CCTV cameras will be installed at key locations like waiting...
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rooms, reservation counters, parking areas, entrances, foot over bridges, and booking offices. The RPF has submitted a proposal for 317 CCTV cameras for Gorakhpur Junction. The system will work by loading photos of wanted individuals into the system and alerting control rooms if they are detected on camera. Control rooms will be set up at all designated stations with 24/7 staff. Existing CCTV cameras at Gorakhpur Junction are outdated and ineffective. The new system promises improved security and easier operation.