Vijayawada: DGP reviews security for Independence Day celebrations
The Hindu
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Director General of Police (DGP) D. Gautam Sawang reviewed the security arrangements for the Independence Day parade at Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation (IGMC) stadium here on August 13. He was accompanied by APSP Mangalagiri 6th Battalion Commandant Ajitha Vejendla, DCPs, ACPs and other officers. Mr. Sawang reviewed the rehearsals and mock drill which are a part of the Independence Day parade. He also enquired about security at the entrances, VIP gallery, parking, officers gallery and the neighbouring points in and around the stadium. Additional Director General APSP Battalions Shankha Brata Bagchi and Vijayawada Police Commissioner B. Srinivasulu elaborated on the security measures in place for the parade. Disha App Special Officer and Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) B. Rajakumari and Municipal Commissioner V. Prasanna Venkatesh explained the programme schedule.
The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.












