SP reviews election arrangements in Nellore

Nellore: District SP Dr Ajitha Vejendla briefed the officials of various departments on election bandobust plan, their duties and responsibilities, precautionary measures and procedures to be followed during emergency situations.

She held a review meeting with officials of CID, Vigilance, ACB, EAGLE teams, Marine Police, TRANSCO, Railway Police, Range VR, Women Police and other special forces here on Wednesday. The SP said that more than 2,000 cops were deployed for ZPTC, MPTC elections. She said 100-metre cautionary zone has been established around every polling station, restricting entry of unauthorised persons and preventing unnecessary gatherings in the vicinity.

Special security arrangements have been made at sensitive and highly sensitive polling stations. Riot-control equipment, including lathis, body protectors and concertina wires, has been kept ready at vulnerable locations. Drones and CCTV cameras are being used to monitor polling stations, surrounding areas, major junctions and important roads, the SP said, adding that more than 2,800 potential troublemakers had been identified.

As part of preventive measures, all liquor shops across the district will remain closed from 5 pm on November 5. Special surveillance has also been arranged to prevent illegal transportation and distribution of liquor, cash and other inducements.

As part of field-level review, SP Ajitha conducted surprise inspections at election material distribution centres in Podalakur, Chejerla, Kaluvoya, Rapur and other locations. She reviewed security arrangements, transportation of election materials and deployment of personnel and issued necessary instructions to the officers concerned.

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M Srinivasa Rao

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M Srinivasa Rao is Staff Reporter for SPSR Nellore District for The Hans India. A seasoned journalist with over 32 years of experience in both English and Telugu journalism. Throughout his career, he has worked with leading Telugu dailies, including Udayam, Andhra Jyothi, and Andhra Prabha, as well as prominent English newspapers such as The Indian Express. He began his journalistic career with Udayam in Tirupati, Chittoor district, where he worked from 1990 to 1992. He then served with Andhra Jyothi and Andhra Prabha in SPSR Nellore district from 1992 to 2006. From 2007 to 2016, he worked as a Staff Reporter for The Indian Express in SPSR Nellore district. Between 2016 and 2019, he was associated with The Hans India in YSR Kadapa district. Over the course of his three-decade-long career, Srinivasa Rao has extensively covered a wide range of beats, with particular expertise in social, economic, crime, and political affairs. He is passionate about reporting on current issues that have a significant impact on society and public life. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from Sri Venkateswara University in 1985.

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