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Rising Surveillance Threatens Safety of Delhi's Sex Workers

4/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

In Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, surveillance has risen, increasing vulnerability for transgender people and sex workers.
Participants say more CCTV cameras and police presence constrain sex workers, forcing them to operate separately.
The government is rolling out new technologies, such as QR code scanning for vehicles, deepening control.
This trend reflects a shift toward militaristic policing and increased state control, blurring lines between law enforcement and ideological dominance.

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Story summary

In Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, surveillance has risen, increasing vulnerability for transgender people and sex workers.
Participants say more CCTV cameras and police presence constrain sex workers, forcing them to operate separately.
The government is rolling out new technologies, such as QR code scanning for vehicles, deepening control.
This trend reflects a shift toward militaristic policing and increased state control, blurring lines between law enforcement and ideological dominance.