Palnadu police enforce prohibitory orders ahead of local body polls

Palnadu district police on Saturday (October 17, 2026) enforced Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Section 30 of the Police Act across the district as part of security measures ahead of the local body elections.

In a press release, Superintendent of Police Jagadeesh Adahalli said political parties, candidates, and organisers must obtain prior permission from the competent authorities to conduct public meetings, rallies, and roadshows or to use microphones, loudspeakers, and drone cameras.