3 Things Inside Delhi police's plans to ramp up facial recognition
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Apr 9, 2025 Upasika Singhal, a reporter for The Indian Express focusing on Delhi police, shares insights into the planned expansion of AI-powered facial recognition in the city for crime prevention. Apar Gupta, co-founder of the Internet Freedom Foundation, discusses the implications of this move, particularly regarding privacy and potential bias against minority communities. They analyze the balance between enhanced security and civil liberties, highlighting the urgent need for legal regulations to protect individuals in an increasingly surveilled urban landscape.
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Current FRS Use
- Delhi police use FRS for high-security events like Republic Day parades.
- They also used it in investigations, such as the Lalkila riots and 2020 Northeast Delhi riots.
Routine FRS Use
- Besides major events, Delhi police use FRS for routine policing in two districts.
- Mobile vans with cameras surveil high-crowded areas, comparing CCTV footage with criminal dossiers.
FRS and Crime Reduction
- Delhi police aim to reduce crime rates, especially against women and senior citizens, with FRS.
- They believe FRS presence deters crime and allows for catching habitual offenders.