Pawan Kalyan urges intensified surveillance on sleeper cells

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has called for heightened security measures across the state, urging authorities to intensify surveillance along the coastline and monitor sleeper cells in light of growing national security concerns.

Pawan Kalyan writes letters to DGP and CS

In formal letters addressed to Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand and Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta, Kalyan emphasized the urgent need for vigilance following recent intelligence alerts, particularly those tied to the nationwide Operation Sindoor.

The trigger for his call was the recent arrest of a youth from Vizianagaram district, allegedly linked to ISIS and accused of planning terror attacks.

“The arrest of a young man in Vizianagaram by intelligence agencies for links with IS and for plotting blasts necessitates stringent action,” Kalyan wrote, urging law enforcement to prioritize both national security and public safety.

AP’s key coastal region

He highlighted the strategic vulnerability of Andhra Pradesh’s 974-kilometer coastline, drawing attention to historical threats such as the 1971 attempt by the Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi to approach Visakhapatnam, the base of the Eastern Naval Command. He called for increased security in coastal districts—including North Andhra, Godavari, and Manyam—to prevent the movement of terrorist sympathizers, illegal immigrants, and Rohingyas.

“Special attention is needed on coastal surveillance and security to avert any untoward incidents,” Pawan Kalyan stated.

Kalyan also voiced concern about reports suggesting the presence of Rohingyas in regions like Guntur, allegedly holding documents such as Aadhaar cards, ration cards, and voter IDs.

“If this is real, facts have to be dug out to take necessary action immediately,” he stressed, calling for deeper investigations into illegal immigration and potential sleeper cell activity, especially after the Pahalgam terror attack.

He referenced earlier National Investigation Agency (NIA) raids in Guntur and Rayalaseema and urged state authorities to follow up on those cases to uncover any broader networks or conspiracies.

In his directive, Kalyan asked district officials to stay in close coordination, remain on high alert, and report any suspicious activities or terrorist traces to higher authorities without delay. “There is no room for complacency,” he warned, calling for comprehensive probes and proactive policing.