Politics · India · 17 hrs ago
Police step up searches in Kadapa ahead of local elections
Police in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, have stepped up searches and foot patrols in several villages ahead of local body elections.
They checked suspicious people, raised awareness about election rules and warned residents against actions that could disrupt peace.
In Moragudi, police seized 17 two-wheelers and five auto-rickshaws that lacked proper documents.
The measures are intended to prevent unlawful activity and reassure residents as polling approaches.
Separately, the district police chief told accommodation providers to register details of foreign nationals and Overseas Citizen of India cardholders online within 24 hours of their arrival.
The police said failing to follow the 2025 immigration rules could lead to legal action and penalties of ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh.
Police intensified Cardon and Search operations in villages across Kadapa district ahead of local body elections.
Officers checked suspicious people, conducted foot patrols and warned residents against actions that could disrupt the polls.
In Moragudi, police seized 17 two-wheelers and five auto-rickshaws for lacking proper documentation.
Police also urged accommodation providers to register details of foreign nationals and warned of penalties for non-compliance.
- Who
- Kadapa district police, acting on orders from SP Shelke Nachiket Vishwanath.
- What
- Police intensified Cardon and Search operations, foot patrols and vehicle inspections ahead of local body elections.
- When
- Ahead of the local body elections; operations in Pulivendula were reported on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Several villages in Kadapa district, including Moragudi and villages within Pulivendula Urban limits.
- Why
- To prevent unlawful activity and maintain a peaceful atmosphere during the elections.
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The details must be registered electronically as soon as possible after arrival of a foreign national at the accommodation premises and under no circumstances later than 24 hours from the time accommodation is provided.
As per Section 8 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, submission of Form–III is mandatory.
Police officials conducted operations and raised election awareness among villagers in Pulivendula.
Police conducted a Cardon and Search operation in Moragudi and seized vehicles lacking proper documentation.
- Moragudi vehicle seizure
- 17 two-wheelers and five auto-rickshaws
- Pulivendula villages
- Chinna Rangapuram, Velamavaripalli, Venkatapuram, Polepalli (Basireddypalli) and Brahmanapalli
- Foreign-national registration deadline
- Within 24 hours of accommodation being provided
- Penalty for non-compliance
- ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh
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