Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Tirupati Collector Inspects EVM Strong Rooms in Renigunta
Tirupati’s district collector visited a secure storage facility for election machines.
The visit happened on Wednesday in Renigunta.
It was part of a regular inspection by the Election Commission.
The collector checked the cameras and other security systems.
He also looked at how the storage rooms were sealed.
Election machines called Ballot Units, Control Units and VVPAT machines were examined.
He told officials to watch the facility all day and night.
He also checked the records and signed the storage register.
Tirupati district collector Dr S. Venkateswar inspected the EVM strong room in Renigunta on Wednesday.
The inspection was conducted as part of the Election Commission’s quarterly review.
The collector examined 24x7 surveillance, CCTV cameras and sealing procedures.
Ballot Units, Control Units and VVPAT machines stored at the facility were inspected.
Venkateswar directed officials to ensure foolproof security and round-the-clock monitoring.
- Who
- Tirupati district collector and district election officer Dr S. Venkateswar, accompanied by election cell officials and other staff.
- What
- An inspection of the EVM strong room and Central Warehousing Corporation godown, including security arrangements, records and stored election equipment.
- When
- Wednesday, during the Election Commission’s quarterly inspection.
- Where
- Renigunta, Tirupati district, at the EVM storage facility and Central Warehousing Corporation godown.
- Why
- To review security, surveillance, sealing procedures and the storage of election equipment.
- Official
- Dr S. Venkateswar, Tirupati district collector and district election officer
- Inspection type
- Election Commission quarterly inspection
- Location
- EVM strong room and Central Warehousing Corporation godown at Renigunta
- Security reviewed
- 24x7 surveillance, CCTV cameras and sealing procedures
- Equipment inspected
- Ballot Units, Control Units and VVPAT machines
- Instruction issued
- Maintain foolproof security and round-the-clock monitoring
- Records
- The collector inspected relevant records and signed the EVM godown register