# Kadapa police deploy drones at Gandikota to curb public drinking 2026-08-08T16:43:27+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Kadapa district police have deployed drone cameras at Gandikota, a popular tourist spot in Andhra Pradesh, to track anti-social elements and ensure visitor safety. The Jammalamadugu police said the move targets unruly groups who drink in public and cause inconvenience to families, especially on weekends when youth from neighbouring states arrive. Superintendent of Police Nachiket Vishwanath Shelke said drone surveillance allows quick identification of culprits in the difficult rocky terrain. The police were also worried about college students skipping classes to visit the site. Last year, a college student was found dead at Gandikota, and the case remains unsolved. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: drones, Gandikota, Kadapa police, public safety, surveillance, tourism Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kadapa-police-deploy-drones-at-gandikota-to-curb-public-drinking/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kadapa-police-deploy-drones-at-gandikota-to-curb-public-drinking/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.