Security beefed up at TB dam, tourists barred
Munirabad (Koppal): Following deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar's announcement regarding tourist restrictions at dams and reservoirs in the state amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, security measures have been intensified at Tungabhadra reservoir.Currently, access to the reservoir is strictly limited to technical experts, engineers, and Tungabhadra Board workers.
Authorised personnel must present their identification cards to enter the dam site. We communicated clear guidelines to all relevant authorities, including police and security teams, to prevent entry of tourists to the reservoir; only our technical experts and engineers are authorised to enter, said an official of the Tungabhadra Board. Additional security measures were also established. Since Thursday, public access to the dam and its associated facilities was restricted."In the past, the reservoir was a popular destination, attracting thousands of visitors daily, especially during school vacations. However, as per the instructions of SP Ram L. Arasiddi, a police checkpost was installed at Vishveshwaraiah Circle, the main gateway to the reservoir, resulting in limited public access," said Koppal Rural CPI Suresh Doddamani.The area beyond the main entrance contains the chief engineer's office of the irrigation department and other administrative buildings. Access is now limited to irrigation department staff only. A large number of tourists, unaware of the ban, arrive at the main gate daily, only to be turned away.
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