Home Minister Inaugurates New Police Stations in Krishna District

On May 11, 2026, Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha officially inaugurated the newly constructed police station buildings in Kankipadu and Athkur, located within the Krishna district. During the inauguration ceremony, the Minister inspected the facilities and highlighted that these model police stations are equipped with essential amenities to improve public service delivery. Key features include dedicated waiting halls, reception areas, and modern toilet facilities, aiming to enhance the overall experience for citizens visiting the stations. The event was attended by several prominent political and law enforcement officials, including Minister Kollu Ravindra, Gannavaram MLA Yarlagadda Venkat Rao, and Penamaluru MLA Bode Prasad. Senior police officers, such as Eluru Range IGP G.V.G. Ashok Kumar and SP V. Vidyasagar Naidu, were also present to mark the occasion. This development signifies a step towards modernizing local law enforcement infrastructure in the region, ensuring better accessibility and comfort for the public while providing improved working conditions for police personnel. The inauguration underscores the state government's focus on upgrading civic infrastructure and strengthening community policing capabilities in rural and semi-urban areas of Andhra Pradesh.