Coimbatore DC Karthikeyan Stresses CCTV Surveillance, Security Measures in Apartments

Coimbatore City Police Deputy Commissioner Karthikeyan urged apartment residents to strengthen security, protect valuables and monitor children’s online activities to prevent crime. He was speaking at a family celebration and crime prevention awareness meeting organised by the Aditya Apartment Owners’ Association at Sungam, Ramanathapuram.
Association president R.B. Karunakaran presided over the event, attended by secretary Subramaniam and treasurer Hariharan.
Karthikeyan stressed installing CCTV cameras, appointing security personnel and maintaining visitor registers. He advised elderly people living alone to keep cash and jewellery in lockers and cautioned parents about children’s unrestricted access to smartphones and social media.
He also urged students to avoid drugs and resist peer pressure. Praising Ramanathapuram Inspector Rajeswari and Special Sub-Inspector Uma for detecting robbery and jewellery theft cases, he encouraged residents to approach police whenever necessary.
The event featured sports competitions for children, adults and senior citizens, followed by student dance and music performances. Madhubala and Richard received lucky-draw prizes. Retired railway employee Joyce Gnanasekaran distributed gifts to encourage students. Bhuvaneswari, Jayasree and Mohanpriya coordinated the programmes, which concluded with a community feast.