Reported 12 months ago
In a small village in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, the streets are now filled with an increasing number of surveillance cameras. Local officials claim that these cameras enhance safety for residents and help prevent crimes, especially those targeting women and children. However, concerns have been raised by civil society groups over potential privacy violations and data collection by the government. While authorities argue that the surveillance is necessary for creating a safer society, activists fear that it could be used for controlling dissenting voices and vulnerable groups, ultimately risking India turning into a surveillance state.
Source: YAHOO