The Mumbai police have begun the process to set up a digital system of patrolling to increase accountability and responsibility. The system, which is already in place in south Mumbai, will take updates on patrolling every two hours.

According to police, patrolling will be monitored through QR codes which are being pasted at important locations in the city. The beat marshal in the area has to scan the code through an app meant for Mumbai police. "This will make patrolling foolproof and fix responsibility and accountability of the policemen assigned for patrolling," said Joint Commissioner of Police (law and order) Vishwas Nangare Patil. The system will ensure that no cop skips patrolling a location. "Patrolling is an important part of policing and helps prevent crime, generate intelligence," Nangare Patil said.