P D D U Nagar, Chandauli. The surveillance system in Chandauli district, bordering Bihar, is itself in question. The arrangement of CCTV cameras at major intersections and markets across the district is severely lacking. In P D D U Nagar, several of the full HD cameras installed at over 10 locations with the help of the Zila Panchayat have gone missing, while cameras at Ilia Chowraha, Ben Chowraha, and Parmanandapur Chowraha are non-functional.

Furthermore, CCTV cameras have not been installed at all in the main markets and 16 intersections of sensitive areas like Sakaldiha, Chahaniya, Tanda-Sonbarsa, Alinagar, and Dulhipur. In such a scenario, after any criminal incident, the police are forced to rely on cameras installed by private establishments for investigation. Often, the angle of these private cameras does not cover the crime scene, or the footage is not securely available, hindering investigations.

Most of Chandauli borders Bihar, making it susceptible to smuggling and other criminal activities. Cases of liquor and cattle smuggling are frequently reported. Additionally, P D D U Nagar experiences a large daily influx of outsiders, making it challenging for the police to monitor criminal activities. The absence of government cameras at key markets and intersections raises serious questions about public safety.

Specifically, cameras installed on Purani Kali Mandir Marg and Chandasi Tiraha in P D D U Nagar are missing. Cameras have yet to be installed at 16 other intersections and junctions, including Chaturbhujpur, Nai Bazaar, Tulsi Ashram, Chandni Bazaar, Karwat Tiraha, Bhitari Bazaar, Bhupauli, Kaili, Tarajeevanpur, Kuchman, Ramauli, Mathela, Balua, Moharganj, Marufpur, and Pakora. This situation poses a significant obstacle to crime control and public safety in the district.