AP appoints ADGP Laddha as nodal officer for whistle-blower security

Vijayawada:The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) Mahesh Chandra Laddha as the nodal officer responsible for providing security cover to whistle-blowers.

An order issued by Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar Prasad on Friday confirms that ADGP (Intelligence) Laddha will oversee all matters related to the security of individuals who report allegations of corruption or misuse of office by state government employees or personnel from any government corporation, company, society, or local authority established by or under any State Act. This move aims to ensure that whistle-blowers who disclose sensitive information are safeguarded against potential threats.