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4 days ago
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Laxmi Narain Temple decked up for Janmashtami celebrations
New Delhi: The Delhi Police announced elaborate arrangements on Friday for devotees visiting the Laxmi Narain temple (Birla temple) for Janmashtami celebrations on August 16, with strict security protocols, regulated entry and exit points and traffic restrictions in the area. All visitors to the main temple will be allowed entry exclusively from Mandir Marg, which can be accessed via Kali Bari Marg or Peshwa Road, police said. Entry will be facilitated through the door frame metal detectors (DFMDs) installed at the main gates. The devotees have been urged to fully cooperate with the security personnel for the safety of all. The police advisory stated that handbags, briefcases, parcels, food packets, cameras, mobile phones and other battery-operated equipment will not be permitted inside the temple complex. 'As per tradition, visitors will need to remove their footwear before entering the Mandir. Convenient and secure footwear deposit facilities have been arranged by the temple authorities near Kali Bari Marg and beside the Hindu Maha Sabha office on Peshwa Road,' the advisory read.
Hans India
08-08-2025
- Hans India
Tirupati rly station security reviewed amid redevelopment
Tirupati: A high-level security review meeting was held at Tirupati Railway Station on Thursday, led by Aroma Singh Thakur, Inspector General and Principal Chief Security Commissioner (IG-PCSC) of South Central Railway. The inspection was part of the ongoing station redevelopment programme, which aims to modernise infrastructure and significantly bolster passenger safety. Aroma Singh was accompanied by Akash Kumar Jaiswal, Divisional Security Commissioner (DSC) of Guntakal Division, and K Rajagopala Reddy, Assistant Security Commissioner (ASC). As part of the visit, a comprehensive presentation on redevelopment progress was given by Deputy Chief Engineer Vamana Moorthy highlighting construction milestones and enhancements to passenger amenities. The security review focused on critical areas including the expansion of CCTV surveillance networks, upgradation of security tools such as Door Frame Metal Detectors (DFMDs), baggage scanners, and walkie-talkies. Officials also evaluated strategies to ensure smooth passenger and vehicular flow within the station premises. A proposal to deploy drone-based surveillance to monitor crowd movement, yard activity, and night-time security was also deliberated during the session. The IG stressed the importance of adopting proactive, technology-driven security measures and enhancing coordination among various departments to ensure seamless safety operations. Following the site review, she chaired a detailed meeting with Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) inspectors from the Renigunta sub-division to assess the handling of high-value theft cases involving passengers. Project Coordinator for Station Redevelopment Nirmal Kumar, RPF Inspectors M Sandeep Kumar, Ashirvadam (Tirupati), Yatheendra, Y Venkateswarlu (Renigunta), Boya Kumar (Chittoor), and other security personnel were present.
