Police interacting with the public during a cordon and search operation at GD Nellore in Chittoor district on Sunday. | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENT Chittoor police conducted an extensive district-wide cordon and search operation from Saturday night till early Sunday, as part of intensified measures to prevent crime, curb illegal activities, and enhance public safety. Speaking to the media here on Sunday, Superintendent of Police (SP) Tushar Dudi said that police officers and personnel, working in close coordination, conducted systematic checks across multiple localities. The drive focused on verifying suspicious individuals, inspecting vehicles, monitoring the movement of known offenders, and preventing the transportation of illegal substances. The SP said that during the operation, police seized 10 two-wheelers and 10 litres of illicitly-brewed arrack. The seized items were taken into custody, and further legal proceedings have been initiated. Mr. Tushar Dudi said that the primary objective of the operation was preventive policing, aimed at deterring criminal activity in advance and strengthening the sense of security among the public through visible policing in vulnerable and residential areas. The SP urged citizens to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious persons or vehicles to the nearest police station. It was assured that the identity of informants would be kept confidential. Meanwhile, the police launched helmet and road safety awareness programmes across the district, urging two-wheeler riders to wear helmets compulsorily and adhere to traffic regulations. Published – February 22, 2026 07:17 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Kuttikkanam-Kattappana stretch of State highway inaugurated TGSPDCL introduces Whatsapp service for consumers