Over 1.05 million people traveled in AP ahead of local polls

Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta | Photo credit: File photo

As many as 1,05,767 persons have been tied up and 2,726 pending non-bailable warrants (NBWs) have been executed to ensure peaceful conduct of local body elections in the state, Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta said.

He said the police seized cash worth ₹4.91 million, liquor worth ₹11.99 million, illegally distilled liquor worth ₹39,000 and 495 kg of ganja.

A total of 261 election-related cases were registered between October 15 and 29, resulting in the arrest of 107 people. Notifications were also delivered to 733 people.

Tirupati district reported the highest number of cases at 61, followed by Kadapa (36), Annamayya (31), Anantapur (26) and Markapuram (22).

The police arrested 51 persons in Annamayya district, 27 in Tirupati, 16 in Kadapa and eight in Prakasam district, Mr. Gupta said on Friday.

Robust security arrangements have been made at 4,372 places across the state for the municipal body elections. According to him, strict action will be taken against anyone who tries to obstruct the conduct of the election or intimidate voters through violence.

Published – 30 Oct 2026 20:00 IST