Chittoor Police Launch 'Palle Nidra' Programme Ahead of General Elections

TIRUPATI: In anticipation of the upcoming General Elections, the Chittoor police have initiated the 'Palle Nidra' (sleeping in villages) programme, a strategic operation aimed at combating anti-social elements and maintaining law and order.

The programme is mainly designed to address issues in problematic villages across the district.

The 'Palle Nidra', devised by Chittoor SP, Y. Rishanth Reddy, commences with a daily ‘Grama Sabha’ in each village, facilitating discussions between police officers and villagers to identify and address local issues. Anti-social forces undergo counseling sessions. Village-wise data is collected and entered into a specially designed app to streamline the process for effective intervention.

Speaking to the Deccan Chronicle, Rishanth Reddy, explained, “Under the 'Palle Nidra' initiative, police conduct awareness camps for villagers, emphasizing the importance of them remaining vigilant against suspicious activities. Special attention is given to individuals recently released from prison, rowdy-sheeters, and suspects, while non-local residents are closely monitored.”

A district-wise list of problematic villages has been prepared to streamline the process.

In the initial phase, the police have identified 1,169 normal villages and 597 problematic villages. The distribution of problematic villages across constituencies includes 48 in Chittoor, 75 in GD Nellore, 74 in Puthalapattu, 123 in Punganur, 132 in Palamaner, 76 in Kuppam, and 69 in Nagari. It was planned to organise Palle Nidra at the rate of two villages per week.

Explaining about the data collection process, SP Rishanth said, “Police officers collect information under various categories and enter the data into a specially designed app. This comprehensive data, accessible from local police stations to the district SP office, serves as a valuable tool for early action, enabling a swift response to incidents and maintaining law and order effectively.”

This application also ensures that not only present officers but also those who may be transferred later have access to detailed information about each village, providing guidance for the ongoing maintenance of law and order.

Rishanth Reddy stressed that the 'Palle Nidra' programme represents a collective effort by the entire police force to counteract antisocial forces and uphold law and order. “This innovative approach marks a significant step forwards in ensuring the safety and security of the community,” he added.