Ram Temple: security beefed up in Mangaluru city

Mangaluru: In Mangaluru, security has been beefed up ahead of the consecration of the Ram Temple. Security arrangements were made in Mangaluru city so that events associated with the temple consecration run smoothly without any untoward incidents, PTI reported.

The Mangaluru city police commissioner, in a communique, said precautionary measures have been taken to uphold public interest and maintain law and order.

A total of 186 places have been identified within the commissionerate limits where poojas and religious functions have been planned.

Adequate staff and officers are deployed round the clock at 131 sensitive places and picketing points within the city limits. A total of 57 vehicles (sector mobiles) have been employed to make continuous rounds within the city and immediately attend any event.

Checkpoints have been set up at 14 points in the city to attend to exigencies. Special rounds have been planned during the early morning and late-night hours. Anti-sabotage checks will be carried out at important places within the city involving large gatherings of people.

In keeping with practice elsewhere in the state, no permission has been given to hold any kind of procession or rally. Peace committee meetings have already been conducted at all police stations under the leadership of respective ACPs.

Area domination exercises and route marches are being conducted at multiple places within the city to instil confidence in the minds of the people. A proposal has been sent to the Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada district, for the closure of bars and wine shops on January 21 and 22.

A total of three DCPs, six ACPs, 11 inspectors, 37 PSIs and 781 police personnel of various ranks have been deployed as part of the measures, the communique said.