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Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu Urges Tech-Driven Policing to Curb Crime and Protect Citizens
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News18•21-10-2026, 10:30
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu Urges Tech-Driven Policing to Curb Crime and Protect Citizens
- •Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the need for technology-driven policing, including artificial intelligence, data analysis, and drones, to prevent crimes effectively.
- •Speaking on Police Commemoration Day in Mangalagiri, Naidu stated that effective law and order is crucial for the state's development, investments, and public well-being.
- •He stressed the importance of humane policing, urging officers to treat victims with respect at police stations while instilling fear in criminals.
- •Naidu warned against the rising threat of cybercrime and directed strict action against political crimes, rowdyism, drug abuse, and ganja.
- •The Chief Minister praised the Andhra Pradesh Police and the EAGLE anti-narcotics unit for their dedication, assuring government support for the welfare of police families.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu urged the police department to adopt modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analysis, and drones to improve crime prevention and investigations.
October 21 is observed as Police Commemoration Day in memory of 10 police personnel who were killed while repelling an attack by Chinese troops in Ladakh on the same day in 1959.
Chief Minister Naidu stressed the importance of ensuring women's safety, curbing drug abuse and ganja, reducing road accidents, and taking strict action against cybercriminals and rowdies harassing people.
