Police officer’s swift action saves journalist’s life in Anakapalli during ZPTC elections counting

A media person collapsed after suffering a heart attack while covering election updates at the Narsipatnam counting centre in Anakapalli district on Saturday (November 7, 2026). The journalist was identified as Chintakayala Giri, a representative for Andhra Jyothy from Nathavaram mandal. The incident caused panic on the premises as medical emergency services were unavailable, highlighting a concerning lack of basic ambulance facilities at the key official venue.