Police to tighten security for Independence Day celebrations in Amaravati
Bomb detection and sniffer fog squads, and rope parties to be deployed to keep a tab on various places between Vijayawada and Amaravati
Amaravati city authorities are beefing up security measures for Independence Day festivities set to take place in Rayapudi. Prominent figures such as Ministers, MPs, MLAs, MLCs, judicial officers, and other VIPs are expected to attend the celebrations. The police are conducting thorough checks throughout the route from Vijayawada to Amaravati.
Specialized teams, including bomb detection and sniffer fog squads, as well as rope parties, have been deployed to inspect bushes, culverts, and bridges. The authorities are also scrutinizing lodges and hotels. A police officer disclosed that security personnel will be inspecting vehicles at various checkpoints, including Prakasam barrage and Undavalli.
To ensure the comfort of the general public, traffic diversions may be implemented as a precautionary measure.
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