Police outpost named after Siddhnath Mahadev temple
The chowki was inaugurated by district magistrate Akshay Tripathi, Superintendent of Police (SP) Ramnayan Singh, and temple head priest Mahant Ravi Giri on the occasion of Janmashtami.
The chowki, in Chhoti Bazaar area, will now carry the name of the ancient Shiva shrine believed to date back to the Pandava era.
Speaking at the event, the DM emphasized the temple's historical significance and extended warm greetings on Janmashtami. He urged people to celebrate festivals in a spirit of harmony and brotherhood.
Additional Superintendent of Police (City) Ramanand Kushwaha and several local residents also attended the ceremony.
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