More than 350 security cameras installed in Pul-e-Khumri city

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December 23, 2024

Baghlan security officials say they have installed more than 350 cameras, costing 20 million Afghanis, in different parts of provincial capital Pul-e-Khumri to prevent crime and identify criminals.

Previously, security cameras were installed in capital Kabul and several other provinces.

“350 security cameras have been installed in the Baghlan capital, known as Pul-e-Khumri city, and this is an effective measure in ensuring security,” said Abdul Haq Haqqani, the provincial police chief. “We also want to connect 15 districts to the center through cameras.”

Saifullah, in charge of protecting and monitoring the security cameras said: “Pul-e-Khumri is a crowded city and there are many markets, so it took a little longer to install the cameras.”

Residents of Pul-e-Khumri city and local officials consider the move important in preventing security incidents and crime and want the area covered by security cameras to be expanded.

“Security is provided from both sides, the people and the government,” said Mustafa Hashemi, director of information and culture in Baghlan. “If the people are not with the government, the government is nothing, and if the government is not with the people, the government will not survive. The government survives when the people and the government are united.”

Mohammad Hashim, a resident of Baghlan province, said: “Our demand is that cameras be installed in villages, streets and markets so that citizens and shopkeepers can live in security.”

Baghlan police say they will start installing security cameras in the districts as well.

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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s US Senate race, defeating former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers and becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, according to US television networks.

“Michigan, we did it!” El-Sayed declared at his victory celebration in Detroit, where hundreds of supporters gathered to celebrate.

“I am so proud and honoured to stand here as your senator-elect from the great state of Michigan,” the 42-year-old said.

El-Sayed secured the victory despite a late campaign setback when Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens, whom he defeated in the party primary, endorsed Rogers shortly before election day.

A former medical administrator, El-Sayed campaigned on progressive promises, including universal healthcare, reducing the influence of money in politics and tackling the rising cost of living.

He replaces retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters and held a lead of nearly six percentage points over Rogers when US networks called the race.

His campaign attracted large crowds across Michigan, including in traditionally Republican areas, while drawing support from labour unions, activists and younger voters.

Republicans had launched a fierce campaign against El-Sayed, portraying him as a radical and questioning his patriotism. He also faced Islamophobic attacks and mockery over his Arabic name from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Addressing Vance during his victory speech, El-Sayed said the vice president was constitutionally obligated to swear him into office in January.

The victory came amid a strong showing by Democrats in several races, prompting jubilant supporters at El-Sayed’s headquarters to chant: “Tsunami! Tsunami!”