Punjab decides complete ban on hidden-camera spy gadgets
The Punjab Home Department says the ban covers everyday items with concealed cameras and recorders, but no start date has been given and a formal notification is still to follow.
The Punjab government decided on a complete ban on spy devices, including pens, glasses and watches fitted with hidden cameras or recorders.
The Home Department said the move protects citizens' privacy, with particular attention to women and children.
Strict legal action will follow the use, purchase and sale of covert electronic devices, the department said.
The statement did not say when the ban takes effect, and a formal notification is still to be issued.