Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Police Prepare Extensive Security for Peaceful Venkatagiri Poleramma Jatara
Police are preparing to keep the Venkatagiri Poleramma Jatara safe and orderly.
L Subba Rayudu reviewed the plans with senior police officers.
Officers checked the temple and festival areas in person.
They planned routes for entering, leaving, parking, queues, and processions.
Four layers of security will protect the temple and chariot.
More than 70 cameras, drones, and special response teams will watch the area.
Police will also use barricades, lighting, generators, and checkpoints.
Officers were told to be polite to pilgrims but act firmly against drunken or unlawful behavior.
District police reviewed security plans for the traditional Sri Poleramma Jatara in Venkatagiri.
Plans cover entry and exit routes, queues, parking areas, and procession pathways.
A four-layer deployment will protect the chariot and temple area, with DSP-level supervision.
More than 70 CCTV cameras, drones, Quick Reaction Teams, and wireless networks will support monitoring.
Police will use a “Be Polite, Be Tough” approach toward pilgrims and unlawful disruptions.
- Who
- The district police, led by Superintendent of Police L Subba Rayudu, along with senior police officers and coordinating government departments.
- What
- Security and crowd-management arrangements are being put in place for the Sri Poleramma Jatara.
- When
- The articles do not specify the festival dates.
- Where
- The temple, chariot area, festival zones, roads, and key junctions in Venkatagiri.
- Why
- To ensure the festival proceeds smoothly and peacefully while reducing inconvenience and managing potential disruptions.
- Event
- Sri Poleramma Jatara
- Location
- Venkatagiri
- Security deployment
- Four layers around the chariot and temple area
- CCTV coverage
- More than 70 cameras installed
- Additional monitoring
- Drones, Quick Reaction Teams, wireless networks, and a central Command and Control Centre
- Traffic and access points
- Police pickets at Nagari Point, Veerupana diversion, and local causeways
- Police approach
- “Be Polite, Be Tough” toward pilgrims and unlawful disruptions