𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗖𝗧𝗩 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗯 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀

CCTV cameras have now been installed along the town’s streets, covering the stretch from Rangwangyoe (Truck Parking) to the Welcome Gate in Trailing. This first-of-its-kind initiative in Mongar, aimed at building a safer city, is a joint effort between the Mongar Dzongkhag Administration and the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP). In addition to deterring crime, the cameras will also help address issues such as illegal waste dumping and open defecation.

A Lhabsang Thruesel ceremony was also conducted in the morning, prior to the official handover, in the presence of the Bumdhey Lam and Lopens from Mongar Rabdey.

The official handover of the CCTV system took place between Mongar Dzongkhag and the RBP Mongar Division. The project cost a total of Nu. 2.98 million and includes 30 cameras installed under the supervision and guidance of the surveillance team from the RBP Headquarters in Thimphu. Phase I covers key areas including Trailing, workshop zones, the town center, and the truck parking area in Rangwangyoe. Going forward, RBP personnel will be responsible for operating and monitoring the system, with technical support provided by the Dzongkhag ICT team in case of major breakdowns.

The main goal of this project is to improve public safety, regulate traffic, and reduce criminal activities within the community.