Haryana: Medical colleges to install CCTV cams & set up 24x7 police posts

Gurgaon: The state govt has issued a comprehensive advisory for enhancing security in medical colleges across Haryana, days after the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata. The advisory outlines various steps to be implemented within two days, including the establishment of a round-the-clock functional police post within the premises of medical colleges, with at least one woman police officer on duty at all times.

The advisory was issued by Haryana additional chief secretary (medical education and research) Sumita Misra on Thursday. According to the notice, medical colleges are required to maintain close coordination with their nearest police station, SHO, and DSP, and submit an action taken report to the government within 48 hours.

Installation of CCTV cameras has been made compulsory in strategic locations such as hostels, main gates, roads, roundabouts, and on each floor of various hospital and college blocks. "A dedicated control room must be set up for continuous monitoring of CCTV footage, with a minimum of three months' storage recording backup. The deployment of security guards in all OPDs and outside wards has also been mandated," the advisory stated.

To ensure a safe environment, the advisory recommended conducting periodic safety audits, providing secure streets, parking and transportation, and implementing secure access controls such as ID badges, keycards, or biometric authentication for all staff members.

"Four nursing colleges in the city - SGT, Amity, RR and Gurugram University - along with SGT medical college have been directed to follow the guidelines," chief medical officer Virender Yadav said.