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- The Union Ministry of Steel has asked the Andhra Pradesh government to provide state police security at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.
- This request follows a decision to withdraw the Central Industrial Security Force from the facility by November 17, 2026.
- The move aims to eliminate the annual cost of up to 200 crore rupees currently paid to the central force.
- Local trade unions have expressed concern regarding the security transition due to the potential loss of statutory police powers held by the current security personnel.
What to watch next
- Finalization of security arrangements before the November 17, 2026, CISF withdrawal deadline.
- Response from the Andhra Pradesh government regarding the request for cost-free deployment of state personnel.
- Potential impact on plant security and operations following the transition to state force protection.
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Named India · Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited · Visakhapatnam Steel Plant · Andhra Pradesh Government · Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force · Central Industrial Security Force · G Sai Prasad · Ministry of Home Affairs · Ministry of Steel · Sandeep Poundrik
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