Red flags set up at beaches for Karthika Masam

Bapatla: District SP B Umamaheswar on Saturday said that police have set up strong security arrangements at sea beaches for devotees visiting during Karthika Masam and placed red flags to mark dangerous waters. He warned that no one should enter sea beyond these flags.

The SP said devotees from Bapatla, nearby districts, and other States come in large numbers to Suryalanka, Vadarevu, and Ramapuram for holy baths during Karthika Masam. He said police marked deep areas, put up ropes, and kept staff in life jackets ready. Also, boats will patrol sea, and hand-held microphones will warn people about high waves. Drones and CCTV cameras will keep watch, and patrolling will prevent thefts and chain snatching. Special care will be taken for women, children and the elderly.

The SP advised devotees to take holy dips only at designated places and only until 6 pm. Children and elders should not be left alone, and valuables should be kept safe. Games and swimming on the beach are banned and miscreants were warned of strict action, who misbehave with women.

SP Umamaheswar asked people to call 112 or district police control room at 8333813228 in case of any problems.

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Naresh Babu Nandam works as a Special Correspondent at The Hans India and primarily covers the erstwhile Prakasam district. He has a master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and a bachelor's degree in Law. He has around twenty years of experience in print and broadcast journalism. He is a certified Google News Initiative trainer for fact-checking and online verification. Outside his journalism work, he is an OSINT practitioner and takes part in CTF challenges. He is the author of a spiritual thriller titled 'The Amber Scroll', available on Amazon.in.

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