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Faridabad Hit-and-Run: Family Demands Answers as Investigation Stalls
A family in Faridabad is questioning the effectiveness of the city's extensive CCTV surveillance network after a speeding vehicle struck down their father in a hit-and-run incident. Despite thousands of cameras deployed across the city, no arrests have been made weeks after the fatal collision.
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Lakshmi Narayan Jhanwar was killed on the night of August 27 when a speeding car hit him and ran him over in Faridabad. The incident occurred around 8:35 pm, leaving his family searching for accountability and answers about why the vehicle's driver remains at large.
With an estimated 25,000 CCTV cameras installed across Faridabad, the Jhanwar family has raised questions about the utility of the city's surveillance infrastructure. Despite the extensive camera network that was ostensibly set up to monitor traffic violations and criminal activity, investigators have yet to identify or apprehend the vehicle's driver or locate the automobile involved in the collision.
The case highlights ongoing challenges in translating surveillance technology into swift police action and criminal accountability. While major cities across India have expanded CCTV networks in recent years, critics argue that the systems often fail to deliver results due to poor maintenance, inadequate camera coverage in critical areas, and gaps between surveillance infrastructure and investigative capacity.
The Jhanwar family's frustration underscores the gap between technological investment and actual public safety outcomes in Indian cities. Faridabad police said investigations into the hit-and-run were continuing, but have not disclosed specific details about leads or progress in the case.