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Stadium Sabotage: CCTV Network Disabled Before Match
27 Apr
Summary
- Two individuals allegedly bypassed security to disable over 240 cameras.
- The sabotage targeted critical surveillance infrastructure like NVRs and fibre connections.
- The disruption was detected and rectified within an hour without impacting match proceedings.
On April 24, a significant security breach occurred at a stadium when two employees, identified as Manjunath and Abdul Kalam, allegedly tampered with the surveillance infrastructure. The individuals, reportedly associated with subcontractor IVS Digital Solutions, are accused of disabling over 240 cameras by damaging Network Video Recorder systems and optical fibre connections.
Their actions disrupted surveillance coverage in key security zones, including entry gates and perimeter areas. The accused allegedly gained unauthorized access to the CCTV room and a junction box, where they damaged fibre connections. The disruption, however, was detected and rectified within an hour by technical teams.
Authorities indicated that the motive might stem from a personal grievance, possibly linked to pending payments. While the investigation is ongoing, the swift restoration of all CCTV systems ensured that the incident did not impact the scheduled match proceedings. Further actions are expected soon.
