Coordination meeting held at Renigunta airport
District Collector S. Venkateswar on Saturday chaired a coordination meeting with police, municipal and other officials at Renigunta airport to finalise arrangements ahead of the Vice‑President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan’s visit to Tirupati and Tirumala on October 26 and 27, officials said.
The meeting brought together officers from the police, Revenue, airport authorities, municipal corporation, fire and health departments, intelligence and security agencies, and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), according to the district administration.
- Health preparedness: The Collector directed the Health department to deploy specialist doctors, ensure availability of a safe room, keep advanced life‑support ambulances on standby, maintain stocks of required blood groups and ensure essential medicines were available.
- Fire and food safety: The Fire department was placed on high alert while Food Safety officials were instructed to test food meant for the dignitaries as per established protocols.
- Power and vehicles: Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL) officials were asked to ensure uninterrupted power supply. All vehicles in the official convoy were to be inspected in advance to confirm roadworthiness.
- Security and traffic: Superintendent of Police L. Subbarayudu emphasised stringent security arrangements and measures to avoid disruption to traffic, warning that negligence would invite disciplinary action.
"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," officials said.
The meeting included Advanced Security Liaison (ASL) officers and representatives from several agencies. Named attendees reported by the administration were 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; and various DSPs and TTD officials.
| Event | Date | Primary departments involved |
|---|---|---|
| Vice‑President's visits to Tirupati and Tirumala | October 26–27 | District administration, Police, Health, Fire, APSPDCL, Airport, Food Safety, TTD |
Implications for local services and movement
Officials said the purpose of the exercise was to synchronise operational plans across agencies to minimise inconvenience to residents and ensure dignitary security. The directions to the APSPDCL to maintain continuous power and to pre‑inspect convoy vehicles are aimed at reducing the chance of technical or logistical disruptions during the visit.
Superintendent of Police L. Subbarayudu underlined that police would implement strict security measures and take action against any lapses in duty. The presence of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and intelligence officers indicates multi‑agency coordination for advance security liaison and threat assessment, as typically undertaken for high‑profile visits.
Food Safety testing and fire department alerts reflect routine precautions to safeguard public health and safety when guests of the nation are hosted, while the Health department’s directives aim to ensure medical contingencies are covered.
The district administration gave no timetable for route closures or public advisories; details on traffic management and specific restrictions were expected to be issued closer to the visit, officials said.
This review meeting follows standard protocol for visits by Union dignitaries, combining local civic preparedness with central security arrangements, and involves liaison through the airport for arrivals and departures, the officials added.
No further comment was released by the Vice‑President’s office in the material available from the district administration.
