District Superintendent of Police Sharath Chandra Pawar, IPS, conducted a surprise inspection at Pragathi Junior College examination centre in the town to review arrangements for the Intermediate Public Examinations scheduled from February 25 to March 18, 2026.
The SP sir examined security arrangements, CCTV surveillance, and police deployment at the centre, directing officials to ensure smooth and transparent conduct of examinations without any untoward incidents.
SP stated that Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (equivalent to Section 144) has been enforced around all examination centres. Gathering of people near centres is strictly prohibited. All Xerox and internet centres in the vicinity will remain closed during examination hours.
The SP also clarified that mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, and other electronic gadgets are strictly banned inside examination centres. Students were advised to follow rules diligently and write exams peacefully. Citizens were requested to immediately inform police about any suspicious persons or activities.
Adequate police bandobast, mobile patrolling, and special surveillance teams have been deployed across all centres to ensure the examinations are conducted peacefully and successful