Visakhapatnam Sees Heavy Travel and Tourism Activity During Sankranti Festival

Following the Sankranti holidays in Visakhapatnam, transport hubs like Dwaraka Bus Stand and the railway station experienced heavy crowds as people returned to work and cities such as Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Tourist spots including Kailasagiri and Beach Road saw significant visitor influx during the festival weekend. Authorities deployed Railway Protection Force personnel and conducted inspections, resulting in bus seizures and fines for transport violations. Additionally, police registered numerous cases related to illegal gambling activities during the festival period.