Intellectuals and tourism enthusiasts in the Konark region have voiced serious concerns over the safety of tourists and the potential rise in anti-social activities at the world-renowned Konark Sun Temple and the historic Chandrabhaga Beach, following the prolonged malfunction of 52 newly installed CCTV cameras.

The cameras, installed by the Konark Notified Area Council (NAC) through a local agency at a cost of approximately Rs 40 lakh, were intended to enhance security at sensitive locations. Aimed at safeguarding thousands of daily visitors from across the globe and curbing incidents like theft, robbery, and other criminal acts, the surveillance system has failed to deliver since its deployment over two months ago. Reports indicate that the low-quality equipment has rendered the cameras

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