Chittoor police conduct checks at lodges, dhabas and roadside eateries
Chittoor police conducted a large-scale inspection of lodges, dhabas, and eateries to improve public safety and deter illegal activities. Authorities verified security measures like CCTV and staff registration while warning owners against hosting illicit activities.
Why it matters
Proactive police enforcement in hospitality sectors is a common strategy to curb crime and improve safety for travelers in regional areas.
The Chittoor police on Thursday night (July 9, 2026) launched an inspection drive covering dhabas, lodges, and roadside eateries as part of efforts to tighten security, deter unlawful activities, and improve safety for night-time travel. The inspections continued until the early hours of Friday (July 10) across the district.
Speaking to the media here, Superintendent of Police Tushar Dudi said that inspection teams visited establishments located along National and State Highways, major roads, urban centres and rural areas.
The teams verified guest registration procedures, employee records, identity documents, and reviewed the parking arrangements, lighting facilities, and the installation and functioning of CCTV cameras. “We have also focused on checking whether the details of staff at all these workstations have been properly registered with the jurisdictional police stations,” the SP said.
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