Nationwide CCTV Audit Ordered After Pakistan Spy Ring Bust: 12 Rules Every Indian Should Know

• Ministry of Home Affairs orders pan-India CCTV audit after Ghaziabad Police bust Pakistan-linked spy ring.
• Spy ring covertly installed solar-powered cameras at Delhi Cantonment and Sonipat Railway Stations, relaying live footage to ISI handlers.
• Police departments directed to physically verify all cameras and flag unaccounted units.
• India's CCTV Rulebook 2026 outlines 12 critical rules, including privacy as a fundamental right, police station mandates, and data protection laws.
• New regulations mandate STQC-certified cameras from April 1, 2026, data fiduciary responsibilities, and strict breach reporting.