Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Guntur Official Inspects EVM Godowns, Orders Tighter Security Measures
A senior official inspected places where voting machines are stored in Guntur.
The inspection happened on Tuesday.
He visited storage facilities at the Guntur RDO office and Repudi Agricultural Market Yard.
Officials checked whether the rooms were secure.
They also checked the CCTV cameras, locks, and seals.
The official told staff to follow Election Commission rules.
He asked them to watch the storage areas continuously.
He also said records should be kept properly and updated regularly.
District Joint Collector Ashutosh Srivastava inspected EVM storage facilities in Guntur on Tuesday.
The monthly inspection covered godowns at the Guntur RDO office and Repudi Agricultural Market Yard.
Officials reviewed room security, CCTV camera functioning, and warehouse locks and seals.
Srivastava directed officials to follow the Election Commission’s EVM security guidelines strictly.
He ordered continuous monitoring, regular record updates, and measures to prevent security lapses.
- Who
- District Joint Collector Ashutosh Srivastava and officials responsible for the EVM godowns.
- What
- A monthly inspection of EVM storage facilities and their security arrangements.
- When
- Tuesday; the inspection was part of the monthly schedule.
- Where
- EVM godowns at the Guntur RDO office premises and Repudi Agricultural Market Yard.
- Why
- To verify security arrangements and ensure compliance with Election Commission guidelines.
- Official
- District Joint Collector Ashutosh Srivastava
- Inspection schedule
- Monthly
- Locations
- Guntur RDO office premises and Repudi Agricultural Market Yard
- Security checks
- Storage rooms, CCTV cameras, locks, and warehouse seals
- Instructions
- Follow Election Commission guidelines and continuously monitor the premises
- Records
- Maintain and update records regularly