Andhra Pradesh DGP tells temple managements to initiate security measures DECCAN CHRONICLE.
Updated Jan 28, 2021, 3:33 am IST
He said the department faced many allegations during the theft of three silver lions in Durga temple but the police caught the culprit
The DGP said that as many as 59,443 temples were geo-tagged and 47,734 CCTV cameras installed in 13 districts. DC Image
VIJAYAWADA: DGP Gautam Sawang has instructed all temple committees and managements to initiate security and protective measures on a priority basis.
He was participating in an awareness programme organised by the Endowments department at Durga Malleswara Swamy temple here on Wednesday.
Sawang stressed upon the need for appropriate coordination between temple administrators and police to check attacks on temples and desecration of idols.