Collector reviews arrangements ahead of Vice-President’s Tirupati visit on October 26

Ahead of Vice President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan’s visit to Tirupati and Tirumala on October 26 and 27, District Collector S. Venkateswar, along with Superintendent of Police (SP) L. Subbarayudu and Municipal Commissioner M. Jayakrishna conducted a coordination meeting with the Advanced Security Liaison (ASL) officers at Renigunta airport in Tirupati district on Saturday.

At the meeting, the Collector directed the Health department to deploy specialist doctors and ensure the availability of a safe room, advanced life-support ambulances, necessary blood groups, and essential medicines. The Fire department was instructed to remain on high alert, while Food Safety officials were directed to test the food intended for the dignitaries in accordance with established protocols.

He instructed the Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL) officials to ensure an uninterrupted power supply and to have all vehicles in the convoy inspected in advance to ensure they were in good working condition.

Meanwhile, the SP emphasised that the police department must ensure stringent security arrangements and take measures to prevent any disruption to traffic. He warned that any negligence in the performance of duties would lead to disciplinary action.

The meeting was attended by Intelligence Officer Nagababu, Additional SPs Srinivasa Rao, Nagabhushana Rao, and Venkataramudu, RDOs Bhanu Prakash Reddy (Srikalahasti) and Rammohan (Tirupati), Airport Director Bhuminathan, CISF officer Anurag Yadav; IB officer Sirisha, as well as various DSPs and TTD officials.