Smooth vote counting in Tirupati, Sullurpeta, Naidupeta and Puthur

Tirupati: The counting of votes for municipal elections across Tirupati district progressed peacefully on Tuesday under robust, multi-layered security protocols. Counting activities were conducted across designated counting centers at Sri Venkateswara Arts College in Tirupati, as well as centers in Puthur, Naidupeta, Sullurpeta, and Venkatagiri.

District Superintendent of Police (SP) L Subba Rayudu personally visited key centers, including SV Arts College and Naidupeta, to review ground-level security infrastructure and operational arrangements.

During his inspection, the SP reviewed the deployment of police personnel, crowd control measures, and perimeter security surrounding the counting halls and strong rooms holding election materials. He directed officers to maintain high security until the official declaration of results.

Issuing strict instructions to personnel on duty, SP Subba Rayudu emphasized the need for constant alertness and responsible execution of duties. He asserted that no untoward incidents would be tolerated at or near counting venues and ordered continuous surveillance across surrounding neighborhoods.

The SP further instructed officials to strictly abide by State Election Commission guidelines, taking all necessary preventive measures to facilitate a transparent and smooth counting process. He warned that any attempts to disrupt law and order would be dealt with swiftly and firmly.

Highlighting that heavy police bandobust remains deployed at all counting centers, SP Subba Rayudu assured that strict monitoring will continue unabated without negligence until final results are declared.

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Vani Mallela is a Staff Reporter at The Hans India and an accomplished journalist and content creator from the erstwhile Chittoor district. With over 16 years of professional experience, she has built a strong reputation for covering crime, politics, and entertainment, delivering stories that are accurate, engaging, and impactful. She holds a postgraduate degree from Sri Venkateswara University and received professional journalism training at Rachana Journalism College, Hyderabad, with a focus on science and mass communication. Her expertise includes field reporting, investigative journalism, fact-checking, and source development, enabling her to produce balanced and credible reports under tight deadlines. Vani is recognised for her sharp news sense, concise writing style, and ability to uncover compelling human-interest stories that reflect the voices and concerns of local communities. Her extensive knowledge of the Tirupati region, coupled with her diverse family background and broad cultural exposure, brings depth, empathy, and context to her reporting. A dedicated journalist committed to ethical and responsible reporting, Vani continually enhances her knowledge by keeping abreast of current affairs through regular newspaper reading and extensive research. Her professionalism, accuracy, and passion for storytelling have made her a respected voice in regional journalism.

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