Editorial photo #13525100 Social Issue

India Bans Chinese CCTVs

A CCTV camera is installed inside a cafe in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on April 1, 2026. India enforces strict Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) requirements, effectively banning the sale of internet-connected CCTV cameras from Chinese manufacturers, including Hikvision, Dahua, and TP-Link. The initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity and reduce dependence on foreign surveillance technology. (Photo by Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto)

Photo details

Photo ID: #13525100
Date taken: 1 April 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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