Suryaa News Desk: District SP S.V. Madhav Reddy inspected polling stations and security arrangements in Parvathipuram, Palakonda, and Salur to ensure the municipal and nagar panchayat election process is conducted peacefully and transparently.
During his field visit, the SP instructed police personnel to prevent crowds from gathering near polling stations and to ensure that political activities do not inconvenience voters. He emphasized providing necessary assistance to elderly voters, women, and persons with disabilities to ensure they can cast their votes in a calm environment. To strengthen security, the SP directed officials to utilize drone surveillance and monitor polling areas continuously through CCTV cameras.
The SP confirmed that municipal elections are underway in Parvathipuram and Salur, along with the nagar panchayat election in Palakonda. He stated that the polling process has been proceeding smoothly without any untoward incidents. Approximately 800 police personnel, including trained staff, women protection secretaries, and staff from other departments, are on election duty.
Additional security measures have been implemented in sensitive and hyper-sensitive areas. Route mobiles have been deployed, and striking forces, special striking forces, and Quick Response Teams (QRT) have been established to maintain law and order. The SP stated that the police department will remain vigilant until the election process is complete to ensure public safety and the smooth conduct of the polls. Palakonda DSP M. Rambabu, CI Prasad Rao, SI Venkanna, and other police officials and staff accompanied the SP during the inspection.
