Date:12/10/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/10/12/stories/2007101253810400.htm

Andhra Pradesh

Special security for Bhadradri temple

D. Chandra Bhaskar Rao

— A file photo

Bhadradri temple

BHADRACHALAM: Foolproof security measures have been initiated to protect the Bhadradri temple -- the abode of Lord Rama -- in view of the threats posed to Hindu shrines in the country. A special mechanism devised for maintaining round-the-clock vigil in the temple, will become functional very soon.

The special protection force (SPF) has already been tasked with the temple security. Two door frames and two more hand-held metal detectors (HHMDs) would be in use for scanning the visitors at the main entrance and in the temple corridors.

The temple staircase would be provided with grill doors. A strict vigil will maintained on all the visitors by the closed circuit television cameras .

Solar fencing will cover the entire complex.