Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Tirupati Police Launch Multi-Layer Security Drive For Businesses
Police in Tirupati are helping businesses protect themselves from thieves and online criminals.
They held a meeting with jewelry shops, banks, pawn brokers, electronics stores, and automobile dealers.
Police recommended cameras that work at night and save recordings away from the business.
They also suggested alarms, motion lights, and emergency buttons.
Stores selling expensive goods were told to consider cameras that read vehicle number plates.
Police warned that criminals may use fake payment screenshots or changed QR codes.
Businesses were asked to use strong passwords and two-step login protection.
They should quickly report financial scams to the 1930 cybercrime helpline.
Police said that businesses and the public must work together to keep Tirupati safe.
Tirupati district police launched a security drive targeting commercial establishments.
The initiative aims to prevent burglaries, cash robberies, and digital frauds.
Businesses were urged to install advanced CCTV, sensors, lighting, and panic buttons.
High-value retailers were advised to use Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras.
Police warned against fake payment screenshots, tampered QR codes, and remote-access scams.
- Who
- Tirupati district police, led by District Superintendent of Police L Subba Rayudu, met representatives of commercial establishments.
- What
- Police launched a multi-layered security drive to prevent burglaries, cash robberies, and digital frauds.
- When
- The coordination meeting was held on Saturday.
- Where
- The meeting took place at the District Police Office in Tirupati.
- Why
- Tirupati attracts high daily footfalls as an international pilgrimage center and is targeted by mobile crime syndicates.
- Lead official
- District Superintendent of Police L Subba Rayudu
- Target establishments
- Jewelry shops, pawn broking units, banks, electronics showrooms, and automobile dealerships
- Physical security
- Night-vision CCTV, concealed cameras with cloud backups, shutter sensors, glass-break detectors, perimeter lighting, and panic buttons
- Vehicle monitoring
- Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras were advised for high-value retailers
- Cybersecurity warnings
- Police cautioned against fake digital payment screenshots, tampered QR codes, and remote-access application scams
- Recommended controls
- Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and restricted staff access
- Fraud reporting
- Financial frauds should be reported promptly to the 1930 cybercrime helpline