Local polls: 14 cases booked on last day of nominations, says Andhra Pradesh DGP

Any case of delayed intervention and failure in supervision by the police will attract scrutiny, says DGP Harish Kumar Gupta. | Photo credit: File Photo

Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta said 14 cases of various violations were registered in eight districts in connection with local body elections in Andhra Pradesh on the last day of nominations on Friday.

According to the DGP, incidents of incidents that occurred during the filing of nominations were recorded in Palnadu, Kadapa, Anantapur, Nellore, Kurnool, Annamayya, Tirupati and Markapuram districts.

Additional forces were deployed in sensitive areas and police protection was provided to candidates in coordination with district administrations and election authorities where necessary.

Police immediately intervened wherever disturbances or obstructions were reported and contained confrontations, bringing the situation under control, the DGP said in a report.

Mr. Harish Kumar Gupta directed the Commissioners of Police and Inspectors of Police to ensure strict monitoring of the personnel in the election duty.

“The police officers will preserve the evidence and track the offenders. Any case of delayed intervention and failure of supervision will attract scrutiny,” the DGP said.

Police on Friday identified 17 accused who had committed voting-related offences.

40,000 employees deployed

Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police (IGP) B. Raja Kumari said 40,000 policemen have been deployed at polling stations across the state.

Besides, 36 squads of Andhra Pradesh Special Police (APSP) have been deployed as part of the election bandobus, Ms. Raja Kumari said.

Published – 24 Oct 2026 01:09 IST