Police showcase weapons, security measures at Open House for students - The HinduUpdated - October 24, 2026 10:46 pm IST - ELURUA police personnel explains about different types of weapons during the Open House programme in Eluru on Saturday.Police department displayed weapons, security measures implemented for senior citizens, women and children to the students during an Open House programme organised at the District Police Headquarters here on Saturday.The organisers explained to the students about Dial 100 and 112, Locked House Monitoring System (LHMS), Sakthi Teams, 1972 (to check drugs) and other measures being initiated by the police to check anti-social elements.Superintendent of Police (SP) K. Pratap Shiva Kishore said the programme was organised as part of Police Commemoration Day and it evoked good response from the students and youth. “We exhibited VHF communication sets, drones, bomb detection and disposal material, bullet proof jackets, SLR, AK-47, tear gas and other weapons,” the SP said.Armed Reserve (AR) Deputy SP Chandrashekar, Reserve Inspector Pavan Kumar and other officials cautioned the students about avoiding online frauds, stressed the importance of wearing helmets, and highlighted measures being taken by the police to curb crimes, including drunk driving.Students of various education institutions participated in the programme.Published - October 24, 2026 09:01 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }