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Home Minister Anitha visited Visakhapatnam Central Jail and criticized the previous YSRCP administration for neglecting police infrastructure and welfare. She highlighted the poor condition of police stations during the YSRCP rule, mentioning that a police station in Visakhapatnam still operates out of a sheet shed. Anitha alleged that the previous government failed to allocate necessary funds to the police department, leading to operational challenges such as non-functional escort vehicles.
Key Comments from Home Minister Anitha:
- Systemic Destruction: “In the last 5 years, all the systems have been destroyed.”
- Lack of Facilities: “Even the police brothers do not have the facilities to work. There are heartbreaking situations.”
- Ganja Cases: “10,000 ganja cases are languishing in jail while the main culprits are still outside.”
- De-Addiction Centre: Anitha reviewed plans with authorities to set up a 30-bed hospital at the de-addiction centre.
- Woman Police: “The woman police are in trouble.”
- Police Quarters: “Police quarters are in a dilapidated condition.”
The Home Minister’s visit underscores the pressing need for improved police infrastructure and support, aiming to address the critical issues faced by the police force and ensure better working conditions.