Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha underscored the vital role of technology in crime prevention and directed senior police officers to ensure strict law enforcement without compromise. She emphasized the need to prioritize the safety of women and children while commending the police for their swift action in apprehending criminals.
During a review meeting at the DGP office in Mangalagiri on Friday, Anitha stressed that advanced surveillance tools, including CCTV cameras and drones, could significantly reduce crime rates. She announced that a high-level review on law and order would be conducted every three months. The Home Minister also praised the police for maintaining tight security during the recent Legislative Assembly sessions.
She directed officials to make elaborate security arrangements for the upcoming Collectors’ Conference, scheduled for March 25 and 26, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
Reviewing the progress of CCTV installations, Anitha interacted with SPs from various districts. Kurnool, Nandyal, and Kadapa districts had installed nearly 24,000 CCTV cameras, according to the Kurnool Range DIG. The SPs assured that efforts were underway to meet the targets set by DGP Harish Kumar Gupta.
On traffic enforcement, the Home Minister instructed city commissioners to deal sensitively with helmet rule violators. While strict enforcement was necessary in some areas, she suggested a balanced approach elsewhere, stating that the helmet drive was aimed at saving lives and deserved public appreciation.
Anitha also urged the police department to expedite revenue-related case resolutions and coordinate closely with the Revenue Department. She emphasized the need for special attention to cases with legal complexities.
Reviewing the status of rowdyism and public nuisance cases, she directed the police to keep a close watch on the activities of rowdy sheeters to prevent criminal activities.
Representatives from the State Police Association met the Home Minister and submitted a representation seeking the immediate release of surrender leaves and arrears.
Later, a group of transgenders met Anitha at her camp office, expressing gratitude for the swift police response to the recent murder of a transgender person in Anakapalli. They submitted a memorandum requesting job opportunities based on their qualifications, citing previous employment support through NGOs and One-Stop Centers.
DGP Harish Kumar Gupta, senior police officers at the IG and DIG levels, Commissioners of Police from Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, SPs from all districts, and officers from the DGP office attended the meeting.
