Salem sources have stated that Stung by the unprecedented loot of Rs. 5.75 crore from Train No 11064 Salem-Chennai Express last week, Southern Railway authorities are considering installing surveillance cameras in parcel vans transporting high-value consignments.
It is stated that Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems are already in place in three coaches, including one air-conditioned coach and a ladies compartment in the zone under the ‘Rolling Stock Programme’ of the Indian Railways. A massive programme to bring all major railway stations under CCTV surveillance is also under way.
Meanwhile a senior railway official has told that permission was being accorded to the Postal Department (Tamil Nadu Circle) for installing surveillance cameras in parcel vans to prevent thefts and the transportation of currency notes by trains was a safe and time-tested practice over the years. Even the Currency Note Press in Nashik engaged railway coaches for movement of cash.
On the progress made in the case, a senior investigator of the Crime Branch CID of the State police has said no specific clue that could lead to a breakthrough in the case had emerged yet. Parrying questions on technical input, he said the agency was still analyzing mobile phone calls of suspects and numbers that were active in certain places.
