In an effort to bolster traffic surveillance in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, the Commissionerate Police has urged the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to install CCTV cameras at every 200 metres in both cities. Officials indicated that this initiative is part of a high-density surveillance strategy aimed at enhancing highway safety, urban monitoring, and perimeter security to eliminate blind spots.

Currently, NHAI has placed CCTVs at intervals of approximately 2 km to oversee vehicular movement and identify violations on the highways. A senior police official stated, “However, it has been observed that detecting hit-and-run cases on the highway between Pitapalli and Tangi, which falls under the jurisdiction of Commissionerate Police, is quite difficult as the CCTV cameras are installed at every 2 km and each has a range of about 50 metres.” He emphasized that CCTV cameras positioned every 200 metres would assist the police in preventing road accidents and taking action against offenders.

According to Odisha Police, road accidents resulted in 6,483 fatalities in the state in 2025, reflecting a 5.6 percent increase from the 6,142 deaths reported in 2024. The total number of accidents rose by 3.3 percent, from 12,375 to 12,782 during the same period.

Additionally, police have requested the NHAI to equip CCTV cameras with public address (PA) systems, integrating surveillance with real-time audio deterrence. These systems typically utilize IP-based cameras with built-in speakers, enabling security personnel to deliver public announcements.