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Hans India
4 hours ago
- Hans India
Police seize 150 modified silencers, 300 high-decibel horns
Anantapur: District SP has taken strict action against two-wheeler riders using modified silencers that cause excessive noise. In a stern warning, the SP stated that vehicles operating with non-standard and noisy silencers will face legal consequences. As part of a special drive, Anantapur city police seized 150 modified silencers and 300 high-decibel horns from violators. These were destroyed under the supervision of SP Jagadeesh near the Clock Tower using a road roller. The SP emphasised that fitting loud silencers violates the Motor Vehicles Act and leads to public inconvenience and noise pollution. Such modifications may also cause other drivers to lose focus, resulting in accidents. The SP urged all riders to use only company-provided silencers and warned that criminal action would be taken not only against the vehicle owner but also the mechanic involved in the modification. He questioned how youngsters could afford silencers worth Rs 30,000 and called on parents to reflect on their children's spending habits. He also stated that violators could face up to 3 months in jail, fines up to Rs 10,000, and suspension of their driving licence for 3 months. SP Jagadeesh also announced that vehicles parked haphazardly on roads, causing inconvenience and obstruction, will be penalised. 'Vehicle wheel locks' are now being deployed for improperly parked vehicles. He further stressed the importance of helmet use, noting that most fatal road accidents involve two-wheeler riders without helmets.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- The Hindu
Anantapur police hand over ₹3.3 crore worth lost mobiles to owners at recovery mela
The Anantapur police on Friday handed over a record 1,216 mobile phones worth ₹3.3 crore to their rightful owners at the mobiles recovery mela held at Police Parade Grounds. Superintendent of Police P. Jagadeesh highlighted the relentless efforts of the police teams in tracking and recovering stolen and lost property. Speaking to the media, the SP said that the latest recovery took the total number of mobile phones recovered and returned by Anantapur police to 12,594, with an estimated value of ₹24.11 crore. 'The recovery is made in 20 States. The recovered phones number includes 1,179 phones handed back to people from other States, and 2,795 to people from 18 other districts in Andhra Pradesh,' Mr. Jagadeesh said. The value of the mobile phones ranged between ₹499 to ₹1.5 lakh. Though the police traced several devices to other States, the cybercrime wing of the district police ensured speedy tracking and recovery by deploying the CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register) platform. The SP cautioned the public against buying second-hand mobiles and digital equipment from unknown sources, particularly at bus stands and railway stations. He said that the public while purchasing the mobiles should insist on bills and invoices and original packaging, as this would help avoid legal hassles. Mr. Jagadeesh said that the mobile theft or lost victims can contact the police through the chatbot or the CEIR portal at They can also register complaints at or through Dial 1930.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- The Hindu
22 bikes with advanced features inducted into Anantapur police patrol fleet
Superintendent of Police P. Jagadeesh on Friday inducted as many as 22 modern two-wheelers into their patrol fleet in a move to enhance the efficacy of mobility and response time. The SP inaugurated the vehicles at the District Police Office here by conducting a puja ceremony, attended by senior police officials from the Anantapur, Kadiri, and Tadipatri sub-divisons. Mr. Jagadeesh said that the new fleet was equipped with GPS tracking systems, sirens, night-vision lights, and public address systems. 'These features will aid the personnel on duty in traffic clearance, crowd control, and emergency response, particularly in congested and volatile areas,' he said. He highlighted that the two-wheelers would be deployed across the district, with a focus on municipal towns, to enforce traffic regulation, law enforcement, and public safety. Meanwhile, the SP distributed uniforms to about 50 personnel from the district special party and local petrol bunk staff as part of welfare initiatives.
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- The Hindu
Anantapur constable praised for receiving second prize in yoga competition
Superintendent of Police (SP) P. Jagadeesh on Thursday congratulated Anantapur District Police Training Centre constable Chalapati, who won second prize in the State-level yoga competitions held as part of the Yogandhra initiative. The competitions were held on June 17 and 18 in Vijayawada. Mr. Chalapathi, who is a yoga trainer, won second prize in above-35 year category. He was selected to perform yoga during the Yogandhra event held in Visakhapatnam on June 21 as part of International Yoga Day celebrations. Mr. Jagadeesh handed over the memento and certificate of appreciation to Mr. Chalapathi.
The Hindu
22-04-2025
- The Hindu
Ganja should not enter Anantapur district, warns SP
Superintendent of Police (SP) P. Jagadeesh instructed the police personnel of all the sub-divisions that ganja should not enter Anantapur district under any circumstances. The SP initiated raids at the Anantapur railway station here in the early hours on Tuesday. The urban police and district dog squad took part in the raids. Sniffer dog Shiny was pressed into action to detect the presence of drugs on the platforms. The raids focussed on trains passing through Anantapur, Gooty and Guntakal. The SP directed the police personnel to thoroughly monitor the CCTV footages to identity suspects involved in the transportation of ganja through the public transport system. The raids were conducted in the Prashanti Express, bound for Bengaluru from Bhubaneswar via Anantapur. The police searched the coaches, suspected passengers and their baggage. The SP instructed the raid party not to cause any inconvenience to the commuters during the drive. Mr. Jagadeesh said that surprise checks would be conducted regularly in the railway stations, bus stations, and other busy public places to deter offenders from taking advantage of Anantapur as a transit route for ganja trade.
