Multi-layered security at Vizianagaram counting centres for local body polls, says SP

Vizianagaram SP A.R. Damodar with election officials on the JNTU-GV campus in Vizianagaram on Friday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Vizianagaram Superintendent of Police A.R. Damodar on Friday (October 23, 2026) said multi-layered protection would be provided at counting centres being set up on the campus of JNTU-Gurajada Vizianagaram (JNTU-GV) to prevent untoward incidents during the counting of votes in the local body elections. He said several review meetings were being held to ensure a free and fair counting process on the day of results of both urban and rural local body elections.Speaking to the media here, he said separate entrances would be created for polling staff and counting agents. He said barricading had been given top priority at the reception centre. “We will keep continuous vigilance and security at strong rooms where ballot boxes would be kept. Only authorised persons would be allowed to open the ballot boxes on the day of counting in the presence of designated representatives of various political parties,” Mr. Damodar said.He said suggestions from Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy and other polling officials were being taken to ensure proper coordination between the polling and police department officials. Mr. Damodar said the department was making adequate security arrangements for the Sirimanotsavam on October 27. Published - October 23, 2026 04:33 pm IST