Police warn against using unapproved swords

Amalapuram: Inspector Srirama Koteswara Rao has said that about 400 police personnel have been deputed on bundobust duty in Talimkahana programme scheduled to be held in the town in connection with Vijaya Dasami festival.

Speaking to reporters in the police station here on Wednesday, he said the participants should use the swords identified by police department and stern action would be taken against the persons who uses the swords not identified by the police.

He said that it was the duty of the participants to complete the programme with discipline. 

Processions in connection with Vijaya Dasami festival also be regulated, he said.