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The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Mock drill conducted at Chittoor railway station
A mock drill was conducted at the Chittoor railway station to check the preparedness of the police to deal with any possible terror attack, on Thursday. The drill also provided an insight into how the general public should safeguard themselves in such a situation. The drill was conducted as per the instructions of the Union Home Ministry following the heightened tensions with neighbouring Pakistan after 'Operation Sindoor'. On the instructions of Superintendent of Police (SP) V.N. Manikanta Chandolu, the Police and Fire Services personnel, Railway, Railway Police, Health and other department officials participated in the drill. The public was made aware of the response to any terror attack, at a public place or a railway station, and to protect themselves in such situations.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
710 candidates to appear for NEET exam in Chittoor district
District Collector Sumit Kumar asked the officials to make foolproof arrangements for the smooth conduct of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test - 2025 (NEET - 2025) examination in Chittoor district. A total of 710 candidates have applied for the examination which will be held on May 4. Mr. Sumit Kumar held a meeting with Superintendent of Police (SP) V.N. Manikanta Chandolu, Joint Collector G. Vidyadhari, officials of Fire Services, Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC), Education, and Medical and Health, on the arrangements to be made for the entrance test. The Collector said that 432 candidates will take the examination at the PVKN Degree College and 278 will appear for the examination at the Savitramma Women's Degree College on May 4 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for admissions into MBBS, BDS, and BHMS courses. The Collector asked the police to provide tight security at the examination centres, as well as the place where the question papers would be kept. He wanted the question papers to be shifted to the examination centres with police escort. Mr. Sumit Kumar asked the Energy Department officials to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the centres and also make available generators in case of any power outage. He asked the officials to arrange drinking water for the parents and relatives of the aspirants who would be waiting outside the exam centres. The Collector asked RTC officials to run buses for the convenience of the candidates. Mr. Sumit Kumar wanted the officials to instal CCTVs in the examination hall and also a fire tender and an ambulance at service to meet any emergency situations. An officer from the Police and Revenue department will act as nodal officer at the examination centre. The SP asked the police officials to shift the question papers with armed police escort and record videos of the transportation of the papers to the centres. He said that steps should be taken to prevent traffic snarls near the examination centres and for parking of vehicles.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- The Hindu
Chittoor police gear up to combat summer housebreaks
To prevent thefts and housebreaks, and ensure foolproof community safety, the Chittoor district police have installed 3,000 CCTV cameras and distributed 16,500 smart door locks across the district. Additionally, the department has launched a series of awareness campaigns to educate people on home security. Superintendent of Police V.N. Manikanta Chandolu emphasised that the safety of people and their property is the police department's top priority. He said: 'Increased urbanisation, and a well-connected transport network have led to a rise in crimes. Therefore, the department is empowering residents to secure their homes combining technology — security gadgets and solutions with citizen engagement.' Police teams led by Deputy SPs, Circle-Inspectors, and Sub-Inspectors, are conducting demonstrations on the installation and operation of smart door locks. The locks — weatherproof and tamper-resistant, work as an early warning system, triggering instant alerts during housebreaking attempts. Another standout initiative is the Locked Houses Monitoring System (LHMS) — a dedicated drive to protect homes left unattended during summer vacations. People can register their locked homes through their local police stations or via the official mobile app LHMS by the AP police. The SP said: 'Registered houses will receive additional monitoring by patrol units, and any suspicious activity will lead to immediate police action.'
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- The Hindu
More than 350 people killed in road accidents annually in Chittoor district: SP
Superintendent of Police (SP) V.N. Manikanta Chandolu on Thursday launched a 'Helmet Awareness Song' at the Gandhi Bomma Junction to promote mandatory wearing of helmets for two-wheeler riders and drastically prevent road accidents. After the song launch, the SP flagged off a bike rally, split into three groups, which covered the vital junctions of Murakambattu, Reddygunta and Sambayya Kandriga. Addressing a gathering of police personnel and the public, the SP stressed the need for intensifying such campaigns. Mr. Chandolu said that more than 350 people were killed in road accidents annually in Chittoor district. A majority of the accidents involved two-wheeler riders. In addition to the casualties, nearly 500 individuals were prone to critical injuries. 'When a person dies in a road accident, he is not the only sufferer, but his entire family will be subjected to loss,' the SP said. Referring to the road accidents involving two-wheelers and driving without seatbelts countrywide, the SP said that the figure was over 1.6 lakh annually, though many incidents could have been avoided by wearing helmets. The awareness song, which the police department had specially arranged for the youth and students, would be extensively played during the campaigns all over the district, and during the seminars and meetings in educational institutions. Banners will also be displayed at the accident-prone zones. The SP congratulated the Traffic Inspector (Chittoor Division) Nithya Babu for enforcing strict measures to curb road accidents. Senior police officers from the sub-divisions of Chittoor, Palamaner, Kuppam and Nagari took part in the event.
