Who installed Pakistani camera on the railway track? ATS engaged in investigation, STF also alert

Sanjay Singh, Patna: There has been a stir among the railway security agencies after a suspicious hi-tech camera was found on the Hajipur-Muzaffarpur railway section. Investigation of the Internet Protocol camera installed on the signal tower near Railway Gate No. 43C Special near Sarai Station has revealed such facts, which have increased the concern of the security agencies.

It is feared that this camera was installed to monitor railway tracks, roadways and VIP movements. Considering the seriousness of the matter, ATS and STF teams have started investigation. The camera was completely powered by solar system and had a 4-G SIM. Initial investigation revealed that it was being operated remotely through the internet.

According to police sources, investigation of the IP address has found its link to the coastal region of Karnataka, while possible Pakistan connection to the terrorist network is also being investigated. It is being told that the picture of notorious terrorist Yasin Bhatkal has also been found in the camera data, although this has not been officially confirmed yet.

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How suddenly the secret was revealed?

The whole matter came to light when a day before, a suspicious youth speaking Haryanvi language reached the level crossing. He introduced himself as someone associated with an NGO and fitted a camera on the railway signal tower and left from there. The employee became suspicious of the youth’s activities. He immediately informed this to station master Manoj Kumar. The station master informed the RPF without any delay, after which the matter reached GRP Hajipur and Muzaffarpur. At the first level, a sub-inspector of GRP reached the spot and the camera was taken down and kept safe.

When a thorough investigation began under the leadership of Railway DSP Sonpur Sahakar Khan, the matter appeared to be very serious. The camera was handed over to Muzaffarpur GRP for technical examination. Railway technical experts have also been included in the investigation.

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Camera is based on modern technology

According to the investigating agencies, this camera is based on state-of-the-art technology and is capable of making clear recordings even in the dark of night. The camera was movable, that is, it could be operated in different directions by rotating it with a mobile phone by a person sitting at a distance. The police have also taken out a recording of about an hour from the camera. In the footage, activities on the railway tracks as well as on the road have also been recorded.

Security agencies fear that this camera may have been installed for the purpose of some major terrorist attack, recce of railway track, monitoring of VIP movement or criminal conspiracy like murder. Investigation is also being done from this angle whether there was any preparation to target the sensitive railway section.

Central Investigation Agency started investigation

Late on Friday evening, a three-member team of ATS and STF officials reached the spot and started investigation. RPF IG Amresh Kumar of East Central Railway and Railway SP Beena Kumari have also been informed about the entire matter. The footage of CCTV cameras installed nearby is being scrutinized so that the young man suspected to have installed the camera can be identified.

Railway SP Beena Kumari said that the matter is being investigated from every aspect. Technical and security agencies are jointly investigating the camera’s network, SIM and operating system. At present, security has been increased on the entire railway section and suspicious activities are being monitored.