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India: only 1 of 165 CCTV cameras working at Viyyur high-security prison; NIA court summons officials over custodial assault
A report submitted by the superintendent of Viyyur High-Security Prison has exposed a stunning security lapse inside one of the state’s most fortified correctional facilities, revealing that only one of its 165 CCTV cameras is currently functional.
Source: Onmanorama (20/11/2025)