Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport Inauguration Sees Tight Security in Vizag
A new big airport called Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport is opening in the city of Visakhapatnam.
More than 5,000 police and special security teams will watch over the opening.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and the state chief minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, will be there.
About 2,000 buses will bring politicians and visitors from many nearby towns.
The police will stop most cars from driving in the city during the day to keep traffic smooth.
Heavy trucks will not be allowed to enter the city from certain areas.
All of this is to make the airport opening safe and organized.
Over 5,000 security personnel, including Greyhounds and Octopus units, will guard the ASR International Airport inauguration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will attend the ceremony.
APSRTC plans to run about 2,000 buses to transport political leaders and attendees from districts such as Nellore to Srikakulam.
Police will restrict non‑essential travel in Visakhapatnam city from 5‑10 am and 2‑8 pm on Saturday to ease congestion.
Heavy and goods vehicles will be barred from entering the city from certain districts during the event.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and other political leaders
- What
- Inauguration of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport with extensive security and traffic measures
- When
- Saturday, 2024
- Where
- Visakhapatnam and surrounding districts in Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To open the new international airport and facilitate political and public transport
- Airport
- Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
- Security Personnel
- Over 5,000
- Date
- Saturday, 2024
- Attendees
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AP Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Bus Count
- Around 2,000
- Traffic Restrictions
- Non‑essential travel banned 5‑10 am & 2‑8 pm; heavy vehicles barred from certain districts