Chandigarh, April 13 -- Stopped by the traffic police? You can no longer think of slipping in bribe money to get off easy as Chandigarh traffic personnel will soon be required to wear body cameras while on duty.

The UT police have procured 100 such cameras, which are expected to be put into use within a month.

Once operational, these cameras are expected to bring greater transparency and accountability while also reducing the possibility of disputes between traffic personnel and motorists.

Furthermore, the real-time video and audio captured on these devices will act as digital evidence in courts, in case of disagreements or complaints.

This is part of the ongoing efforts to curb corruption within the force. Last year, Chandigarh direc...