AP to buy 10 vehicles for VIP security

Vijayawada: The state government has decided to purchase 10 non-bullet proof vehicles to provide security to categorised protectees as well as visiting categorised protectees. The government accorded permission to the home department for purchase of 10 non-bullet proof (bullet resistant) Toyota Fortuner vehicles through OEM (original equipment manufacturer) for Rs 9.2 crore. The additional director general of police, Intelligence, will take necessary action accordingly.

Kumar Vishwajeet, principal secretary to Government of Andhra Pradesh issued the orders in this regard. Permission was also given to arrange bullet proof facility to the vehicles. The total expenditure is estimated at Rs 10.45 crore for 10 vehicles.