Operation Night Safety and Operation Vajraprahar held in Anantapur

Operation Night Security and Operation Vajraprahar to enhance safety and security at nights and eliminate the drug menace respectively were carried out in various parts of the district from the early hours of Sunday, March 29.

Superintendent of Police P Jagadeesh carried out surprise inspections in the city early on Sunday morning under Operation Night Security to strengthen law and order and improve police at the field level. The SP personally monitored important intersections, major roads and sensitive areas from 2 am to dawn. He visited Saptagiri Circle, Clock Tower, RTC Bus Stand, Gooty Road, Old Town, Kalyandurg Road and other areas.

During the inspection, Mr. Jagadeesh reviewed vehicle checking procedures and instructed officials to take strict action against drunk driving. He directed the use of breath analyzers and emphasized strict enforcement of the rules against those who violated them.

He also instructed police personnel to be alert for suspicious movements during night hours and intensify control operations. On this occasion, Mr. Jagadeesh told the police officials that public safety should be the top priority and police personnel should be alert and immediately respond to anyone in danger during the night.

Besides the SP, Trainee IPS officer Ashwin Manideep, Anantapur Urban DSP V. Srinivasa Rao, city Circle Inspectors (CIs), Sub-Inspectors (SIs) and other personnel participated in the operation.

Meanwhile, cordoning and search operations were carried out in various parts of the district within the scope of operations against drug smuggling. Police officials have advised ex-offenders against turning to drug trafficking, property crimes and other anti-social activities and warned of action if they do not improve their behaviour.

Police teams verified the documents of the vehicles by searching residential areas, parks and open areas. Police seized a total of 37 two-wheelers and two vehicles without valid documents.