Telangana is rolling out real‑time AI surveillance at the Bhadrachalam Bridge to detect and disrupt drug trafficking routes. The system flags suspicious vehicles and behavior, sending instant alerts to authorities for rapid response.
Telangana’s Anti‑Narcotics Bureau has equipped the key Bhadrachalam Bridge checkpoint with an AI‑powered video analytics system called AccessGenie. Rather than passively recording cameras, it scans live camera feeds to monitor license plate anomalies, loitering, repeated routes, or erratic vehicle behavior. When something seems off, it immediately alerts field units via SMS, email or WhatsApp, enabling quick action.
By learning the “normal” traffic patterns at the crossing, the system helps police spot outliers like drug consignments concealed in vehicles with mismatched plates or unusual stops. This layered AI approach cuts human lag and boosts detection precision, shifting enforcement from reactive to proactive.
Currently focused on the Bhadrachalam checkpoint—a high‑risk corridor for narcotics smuggling—the plan is to gradually expand the system. Future enhancements could include facial recognition, gunshot detection, and deep behavioral analysis for broader crime vigilance. Officials say AI supports officers, sharpening intelligence and freeing them to act swiftly where it matters most.
This move places Telangana at the forefront of tech‑driven policing in India, signaling a shift toward smarter, real‑time anti‑drug enforcement.
