Visakha Range Deputy Inspector General Gopinath Jatti has directed the officials to strengthen the security at police stations in the view of the recent Maoist encounters in the region.
Participating in a review meeting with the police officials at Paderu in Alluri Sitharama Raju district on Friday, Mr. Jatti stressed the need to gather intelligence on Maoist activities, conduct extensive vehicle checks, and ensure that the police personnel remain alert and take all necessary precautions.
He asked the officials to focus on ganja cases, particularly arresting absconding accused persons and the drone surveillance in vulnerable areas. He stressed the importance of organising awareness programmes about the harmful effects of substance abuse and cybercrimes. He instructed officials to carry out financial investigations in ganja-related cases and initiate appropriate steps to seize the assets of those involved.
Superintendent of Police Amit Bardar, Additional SPs K. Dheeraj, A Jagadeesh were present.
Published – June 28, 2025 08:20 am IST
