Forward of Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s centenary celebrations, the Sri Sathya Sai district police have chalked out an elaborate safety plan, deploying superior surveillance know-how in Puttaparthi, Dharmavaram, Hindupur, and Kadiri sub-divisions.
Superintendent of Police (SP) S. Satish Kumar on Sunday carried out ‘bhumi puja’ for the ₹1.39 crore digital surveillance challenge right here, which might be outfitted with 216 CCTV cameras and day-and-night imaginative and prescient drones throughout Puttaparthi and its environment. The challenge is being funded by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Belief. Comparable networks could be launched in different subdivisions additionally.
Chatting with the media, the SP mentioned that Puttaparthi was prone to witness a surge of over 10 lakh devotees from throughout India and overseas, together with VIPs and VVIPs. “To handle the huge convergence of devotees, we’re going to deploy 10 computerized quantity plate recognition cameras, 169 static items, whereas 47 cellular cameras have already been put in,” Mr. Satish Kumar mentioned, including that every one the equipments could be linked to a State-of-the-art management room in Puttaparthi, which can stay operational 24/7 until November 25.
The SP mentioned that two unique night-vision drone cameras funded by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Belief at a value of ₹5 lakh might be deployed for aerial surveillance. “This makes Puttaparthi the primary city in Andhra Pradesh to deploy such know-how,” Mr. Satish Kumar mentioned.
Puttaparthi MLA Palle Sindhura Reddy highlighted that the initiative would tremendously improve security and legislation and order safety, because the centenary celebrations could be attended by the Prime Minister and a number of other Chief Ministers, and international dignitaries.
Revealed – October 12, 2025 06:37 pm IST
