Tanot Mata temple, Jaisalmer Fort museum reopen as border tensions ease
Jaisalmer: The historic
Tanot Mata Temple
, a 1,200-year-old sacred site near the
India-Pakistan border
in Jaisalmer, is set to reopen for visitors Friday as
border tensions
subside. Jaisalmer Fort Palace Museum inside the Sonar Fort has also recommenced operations.
Security forces continue their search operations as remnants of drones and missiles from recent cross-border incidents are being discovered in various locations.
BSF
Sector North's DIG Yogendra Singh Rathore said while the ancient temple was temporarily closed for safety, BSF priests continued daily worship and aarti. The temple will now welcome public in these rituals from Friday.
Jaisalmer Fort Palace Museum, meanwhile, reopened Thursday, Shri Girdhar Memorial Charitable Trust director Devendra Pratap Singh said, following security assessments and normalisation of conditions.
Officials said Pakistani missile and drone remnants are still being found in Rajasthan's border areas. A missile-like object was found near Karalia Bera village in Balotra district's Gida area, while a cap-like component was found near Chousira Patial village's Patodi outpost.
Village authorities acted swiftly upon receiving reports of suspicious items. Gida station officer Vishal Kumar and Patodi Outpost head constable Dungararam secured the locations and liaised with Uttarlai Air Force personnel for collection.
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On Thursday, additional drone debris was found on forest department land in Anupgarh's village 12A, Sriganganagar district, along with damaged drone cameras. Police, BSF officers, and security agencies began investigations after villagers reported the findings.
Jodhpur police range inspector general Vikas Kumar confirmed that defence systems successfully intercepted incoming projectiles during the recent tensions, with debris landing in unpopulated areas without causing harm. Farmers are now discovering these remains whilst working their fields. He added that combined military-police searches continue in border areas, with residents advised against handling debris or sharing related social media content for safety reasons.
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