VIJAYAWADA: Director General of Police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta has that said elaborate multi-district security and traffic arrangements are in place across Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts in view of YSRCP president and former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s visit to Narsipatnam.
In an official release on Wednesday, DGP Harish Kumar Gupta said the permission for Jagan’s visit to Narsipatnam was granted strictly within the limits of the approved route, timing, and itinerary, under Sections 30 & 30A of the Police Act, 1861. He further clarified that police will enforce all legal and safety conditions with full authority to ensure public safety
“The Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu which led to 41 deaths, and past convoy incidents in Prakasam, Palnadu, and Chittoor districts involving YSRCP supporters serve as clear reminders of the dangers of disorderly crowd mobilisation. Police will adopt a zero-tolerance approach toward any violation. Officers have been instructed to immediately disperse unlawful gatherings, impound unauthorised vehicles, and initiate criminal cases under relevant provisions,” he stated.
Gupta also categorically stated that no processions, rallies, or mass gatherings shall be allowed along or ahead of the convoy route.
“The YSRCP organisers are personally responsible for ensuring that supporters do not line up, assemble, or obstruct the convoy route on NH16, SH38, or connecting corridors. Any attempt to mobilise cadres, create crowd surges, or block traffic will be treated as a wilful violation of law,” he warned.
Public movement will be regulated across both districts to ensure free passage for emergency vehicles and essential services. Meanwhile, the YSRCP organisers have been asked to submit a written undertaking accepting personal and vicarious liability for any breach of conditions or untoward incident.
All field units under Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli district police have been directed to enforce route discipline and convoy control in coordination with the traffic, use of body-worn cams and drones for live monitoring, and take instant legal action against any deviation.