Guntur police step up security with flag march ahead of GMC elections
Special task force and local police units marched through key residential areas ahead of the November 1 municipal vote.
Guntur district police conducted a comprehensive flag march through the Arundelpet police station jurisdiction on Monday, 26 October, to reinforce law and order and instil voter confidence ahead of the upcoming Guntur Municipal Corporation elections scheduled for 1 November.
The proactive security measures were carried out under the explicit instructions of Guntur District Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal and overseen on the ground by West Deputy Superintendent of Police Bellam Srinivasa Rao. Senior circle inspectors including K. Arogyaraju from Arundelpet, Rajesh from Nagarampalem, and Ganga Venkateswarlu from Pattabhipuram led teams of sub-inspectors, West subdivision police personnel, and Special Task Force staff.
Key officers and jurisdictions involved
The operation brought together multiple police circles across the West subdivision to ensure seamless coordination during the election period.
| Police Circle | Lead Officer | Designated Focus Area || Arundelpet | CI K. Arogyaraju | Arundelpet station jurisdiction || Nagarampalem | CI Rajesh | Central sector coordination || Pattabhipuram | CI Ganga Venkateswarlu | Subdivision perimeter monitoring |
Starting from the sixth line of Bharatpet in the morning, the security force marched through Sarada Colony, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Sanjeevaiah Nagar, and Vasantharayapuram before terminating at Donka Road.
District police officials confirmed that the march forms part of a broader array of precautionary measures intended to prevent any untoward incidents during campaigning and polling. Officers urged local residents to cooperate fully with law enforcement personnel to ensure the municipal elections are conducted in a calm, orderly, and peaceful environment.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Election Date | 1 November 2026 | Guntur District Police |
| Flag March Date | 26 October 2026 | Guntur District Police |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| Guntur Municipal Corporation | Municipal body whose upcoming elections prompted the security exercise. |
| Guntur District Police | Organised and conducted the flag march ahead of the municipal elections. |

