Hyderabad, Oct. 16: Hyderabad Police intensified security checks across the city under Operation Kavach, deploying around 3,000 personnel in more than 100 teams to prevent crime and strengthen public safety.
The operation involved vehicle inspections, searches of suspicious individuals and verification of vehicle documents. Police teams also checked vehicles without number plates, unauthorised VIP stickers and illegal modifications.
Officials focused on detecting prohibited substances and weapons during the coordinated security exercise.
Operation Kavach Covers Charminar Zone and Key Areas
In the Charminar Zone, the drive covered 15 police station jurisdictions between 1 am and 3 am. Police inspected vehicles and frisked suspicious individuals as part of the operation.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Kiran Khare said the initiative formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety and prevent illegal activities.
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Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar also participated in inspections at Chandrayangutta, Mailardevpally, Shamshabad, Attapur and Rajendranagar.
Police have also been enforcing restrictions on late-night commercial activity and conducting Operation Chabutra to counsel people found loitering in public places late at night.
Nearly 4,000 to 5,000 people have reportedly received counselling in recent days.
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Sajjanar urged citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious people, vehicles or objects to the police. Residents can contact the emergency helpline 112 to report concerns.
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