Police ask Cinema Halls and Multiplexes owners to install CCTV

Bangalore, Oct 22 (UNI) In the wake of terror attack on a cinema hall in Ludhiana the Karnataka police have has asked Cinema Halls and Multiplexes owners in the state to install Close Circuit TV cameras and metal detectors as precautionary measure.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) K V Sharat Chandra, in a meeting held with Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) asked the Chamber to issue necessary directions to all the theater owners to take necessary steps within one month to install CCTV and metal detectors at the entrance and parking areas.

The theatre and mall owners have also been asked to keep an eye on suspicious-looking persons and trouble makers and check all the baggages of the audience, he added.

Mr Chandra said that people visiting the halls should check the seats before sitting and inform the concerned authorities if they come across any unclaimed luggage or any doubtful materials were found.

UNI