In a significant policy shift, Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha has ordered that access to CCTV footage from cameras installed by the Public Works Department (PWD) will be restricted. Previously, residents and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) had passwords to view feeds from approximately 1.40 lakh CCTV cameras installed across the city. Under the new arrangement, the PWD will transfer control of these feeds to the police, meaning residents will now need to visit local police stations for assistance. This decision aims to enhance law enforcement capabilities and prevent sensitive footage from being shared on social media, which has previously led to public outrage. The PWD has assisted the police with 12,000 CCTV footage requests and has attended to over 10,000 court summons since 2020. The police hope this new control will optimize the use of CCTV cameras for crime prevention and investigation.