Andhra Pradesh bifurcation: Security in Seemandhra region to be stepped up

HYDERABAD: Additional central paramilitary forces will be deployed in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema districts of Andhra Pradesh from tomorrow where wide-spread protests broke out after the Union Cabinet approved the formation of Telangana state.

With supporters of united Andhra Pradesh and members of various organisations and different political parties intensifying their ongoing protests in Seemandhra region of the state by observing bandh and resorting to violence in some districts, it was decided for requisition of additional forces, a senior police officer said today.

"Barring stray incidents in districts like Vizianagaram, wherein protesters indulged in stone-pelting on police and damaged their vehicles, the situation was under control in Seemandhra region in view of the bandh," he told PTI.

Apart from the existing forces, including para-military and state police personnel, more forces will start coming and they will be deployed accordingly, he said, adding, "We are expecting the forces from tomorrow."

"Our forces are capable of tackling the situation which is cropping up," the officer added.