Lucknow: Private glimpses of a newly married couple were recorded on a CCTV camera at Haliyapur Toll Plaza on Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, and now allegations of threat are stuff made on the understructure of this video. The complainants say that this private moment of the couple was recorded in a rude manner, and later it was used to extort money from them.
What is the matter?
It is so-called that when the newly married couple stopped their car at the toll plaza and stopped for a few moments, they expressed love to each other, and the groom kissed the bride. At the same time, the CCTV camera installed was recording this accident. The complainant says that these cameras are stuff used to record obscene videos and threat him. It is so-called that some people of the toll plaza management and staff are involved in making this video and making it viral. The complainant has moreover sent a letter to the Chief Minister regarding this incident and has demanded an investigation into the unshortened incident.
What are the allegations of the complainants?
The complaint states that this incident is not an isolated one. The cameras at the toll plaza were moreover turned towards the nearby villages, recording women crossing the road, women going to defecate, and pedestrians. After this, they were blackmailed by making obscene videos. The complainant said that many similar incidents have taken place. Rs 10,000 was charged from some women; up to Rs 32,000 was demanded from some couples.
What is the statement of toll management?
The toll plaza manager says that he neither has any uncontrived connection with this incident nor has he taken any value from anyone. He has rejected the allegations. However, it has been said that the incident is under investigation and all efforts are stuff made to trespassing the culprits.
The specimen raises many questions
This incident raises big questions related to security and privacy. It makes it well-spoken that CCTV cameras installed in public places—which are meant for security—can wilt the understructure of the same security and privacy when they are used for misuse. Especially in areas where people navigate the road or stop, but the direction of the camera is not correct. There the risk of such recording increases.
