Cable suspension bridge new attraction of Pitripaksh Mela at Punpun
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During a meeting held on Friday to review the preparations for the mela, district magistrate Thiyagarajan SM said, "The construction of the bridge is in its final stage. This will help devotees and tourists in commuting for 'tarpan' and 'pind daan' and will develop Punpun as an important tourist destination."
He directed the executive officer of nagar panchayat, Punpun, to ensure that all pre-installed LED high-mast lights remain operational.
Officials were asked to set up a temporary control room, a tourist assistance-cum-facilitation centre, and monitor the area with CCTV.
The district administration will also construct temporary tents for the convenience of devotees.
As a precautionary measure, proper barricading will be done, while NDRF/SDRF teams and divers will be pressed into service. The SDO will send a letter to the DRM, Danapur, requesting short-term halts of trains at Punpun Ghat halt and Punpun station.
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