Over 500 CCTV cameras have been installed in Maharashtra's Beed city and three other towns in Marathwada which had witnessed arson and vandalism during protests for Maratha quota last year, an official said on Monday, reported the PTI.

According to the PTI, of the 516 CCTV cameras, 178 are installed in Beed city, 115 in Majalgaon, 90 in Ashti, and 133 in Parli city with funds worth Rs 15.4 crore received from the District Planning Committee.