Archive · 19 Aug 2026
CISF Chief Reviews Security at Visakhapatnam Port and Steel Plant
CISF chief Praveer Ranjan visited important facilities in Visakhapatnam.
He spent two days visiting the port and other installations.
At Visakhapatnam Port, he checked how security teams and systems were working.
He also spoke with port leaders about improving cooperation.
At Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, he reviewed security plans and operational readiness.
He met company managers and CISF personnel there.
Ranjan told CISF members to use better technology and prepare for future challenges.
He also praised women personnel and highlighted the importance of their physical and mental well-being.
CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan made a recent two-day visit to Visakhapatnam.
He inspected security installations and reviewed preparedness at Visakhapatnam Port.
Ranjan discussed port security and coordination with Visakhapatnam Port Authority officials.
At Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, he reviewed security and operational preparedness with RINL officials.
He called for technology upgrades, discipline, futuristic strategies and personnel well-being.
- Who
- CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan, Visakhapatnam Port Authority officials, RINL officials and CISF personnel.
- What
- Ranjan inspected security arrangements, training and operational preparedness at key installations.
- When
- During a recent two-day visit.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam Port and Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in Visakhapatnam.
- Why
- To review security and strengthen protection of vital installations and critical infrastructure.
- Visitor
- Praveer Ranjan, Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force
- Port officials
- Jasmeet Singh Bindra, chairperson, and Roshni Aparanji Korati, deputy chairperson, of Visakhapatnam Port Authority
- Facilities visited
- Visakhapatnam Port and Visakhapatnam Steel Plant
- Key review areas
- Security arrangements, training and operational preparedness
- Personnel focus
- Technology upgrades, discipline, and physical and mental well-being
- Women personnel
- Ranjan highlighted the contribution of women personnel and praised the first batch of CISF women commandos trained at the CISF 10th Reserve Battalion
- Other recognition
- He praised the CISF women contingent’s performance in the Commonwealth Games and Police Games