The Director General of Police, Maharashtra, Pravin Dixit, has ordered all police stations in the state to videograph the process of registering a First Information Report (FIR). The process will involve videographing of the complainant’s statement, panchanama, witness statements and gathering of evidence.

Though at this moment, sources in the department said, this initiative will be difficult due to the non-availability of cameras at every police station, in the future, policing will have to rely on digital technology, and they welcome the step. On an average, three cameras will be required in every station.