Andhra DGP orders advanced planning and security for local body elections

On October 9, 2026, Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta issued an order for advanced planning and heightened security measures ahead of local body elections in Andhra Pradesh. At a meeting with Superintendents of Police from the Rayalaseema region, Gupta emphasized the importance of meticulous resource allocation planning and identifying potential troublemakers. He urged officials to remain vigilant for the movement of liquor, cash, gifts, and weapons within their respective jurisdictions.

Beyond setting up increased surveillance in areas known for trouble, Gupta ordered preemptive action against mischief makers and rowdy individuals. He advocated for the use of modern technology, such as drone cameras, CCTV networks, and command control systems, to bring the situation under control. Gupta suggested conducting 'Palle Nidra' (village inspection), 'Grama Sabha' (village meetings), and cordon & search operations in sensitive wards and villages to identify and remove anti-social elements from the area.

The meeting was attended by Additional DGP (Law & Order) Madhusudhan Reddy, Inspectors-General of Police Semushi Bajpayee, Koya Praveen, Deputy Inspector-General (Kurnool) Vikrant Patil, and several Superintendents of Police, including L. Subbarayudu of Tirupati, K. Sri Dheeraj of Annamayya, Tushar Dudi of Chittoor, Nachiket Shelke Vishwanath of Kadapa, P. Jagadeesh of Anantapur, and S. Satish Kumar of Sri Sathya Sai.