Prayagraj, Aug. 4 -- The Allahabad High Court has expressed displeasure over the non-functional CCTV cameras and power backup facilities in police stations, observing that the failure to maintain such essential infrastructure amounts to "negligence in the discharge of duty" on the part of the Superintendent of Police (SP).

A Division Bench of Justice Ajit Kumar and Justice Garima Prasad observed that it is the primary responsibility of the SP or Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to ensure that police stations are equipped with functional CCTV systems, generator sets, solar panels and other facilities necessary for maintaining discipline and proper functioning.

Describing police stations as "sensitive" places, the Bench directed the ...