Sakshigopal: The police administration has directed a complete ban on carrying mobile phones inside the Sakshigopal temple as part of tightened security arrangements ahead of the upcoming Anla Navami Yatra, following an incident in which photographs taken inside the sanctum sanctorum surfaced on social media.
Inspector General of Police Satyajit Nayak, who visited the temple to assess security preparedness, instructed officials to strictly enforce the restriction and strengthen security measures within the temple premises.
The IG also held a high-level review meeting with police officers on security management, maintenance of law and order and crowd regulation in view of the anticipated congregation of lakhs of devotees during the annual festival.
The meeting discussed police deployment and crowd management strategies to ensure smooth and orderly darshan of the deity. Special emphasis was also laid on traffic regulation, designated vehicle parking facilities and measures to prevent congestion in and around Sakshigopal during the yatra.
With a massive influx of devotees expected, ensuring the smooth, peaceful and secure conduct of the Anla Navami Yatra remains a major priority for the police administration.
