Delhi police launch smart gunshot detection

New Delhi

In response to the alarming rise in gun-related crimes, Delhi Police have launched a high-tech surveillance system designed to detect gunfire in real time and accelerate police response. The initiative integrates advanced sensors, high-resolution PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras, facial recognition, and number plate scanning technology.

The new system is being rolled out systematically across the capital, with sensors capable of detecting gunfire within a radius of 500 meters to one kilometer. Once a gunshot is detected, the sensor triggers the nearest PTZ camera to focus on the location of the sound, capturing live footage of suspects and vehicles fleeing the scene.

A senior police officer stated, “These sensors will notify nearby PTZ cameras to rotate toward the firing location. This allows real-time visuals of the suspects and helps track escape routes.”

The system is further reinforced by Facial Recognition Systems (FRS) and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. While FRS assists in identifying suspects on the spot, ANPR cameras record license plates to trace vehicle movement. All alerts are relayed to the Integrated Command, Control, Communication and Computer Centre (C4I) at Delhi Police Headquarters. Relevant updates will also be sent to DCP offices and local police stations.

Once a gunshot is verified by a C4I operator, the nearest PCR unit will be dispatched for immediate action. Officials say the system will not only speed up response but also act as a deterrent to crime. Following a successful pilot at the Police Training College in Jharoda Kalan, the initiative is now being expanded citywide.