Police beef up security ahead of Municipal polls across Rayalaseema

Police across Rayalaseema districts have beefed up security for the upcoming municipal elections, set to take place on Sunday. The increased vigilance is particularly focused on sensitive polling stations in areas such as Hindupur, Chittoor, and Annamayya. Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar inspected polling stations in Hindupur, including Mothukupalli, Hasnabad, and Rahmathpur, and directed police officers to deploy extra personnel at critical booths.

He emphasized maintaining round-the-clock surveillance, regulating queues, and preventing crowds from gathering near the stations. Only authorized individuals should enter polling premises, according to the SP. In Chittoor, Additional SP Mahaboob Basha briefed officers on coordination among booth security teams, mobile patrols, striking forces, and response teams.

He stressed the importance of following election rules, treating voters politely, and managing queues. Strict enforcement of election restrictions is also being implemented, including closing liquor outlets in poll-bound municipal areas on polling and counting days. Political leaders and workers not registered as voters in those areas must leave after the campaign deadline.

The Collector, Nishanth Kumar, urged the public to exercise their franchise without fear and appealed for departments to work together for peaceful polling.