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Gyanwapi security to be upgraded
ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR General of Police (Law and Order), RK Tiwari, said the government was concerned about the security of prominent religious places like Kashi Vishwanath- Gyanwapi (Varanasi), Ayodhya and Mathura in the State. ?Around 40 to 45 such places of religious significance have been identified throughout the State. District magistrates and SPs have been directed to ensure security of such spots,? he said .
ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR General of Police (Law and Order), RK Tiwari, said the government was concerned about the security of prominent religious places like Kashi Vishwanath- Gyanwapi (Varanasi), Ayodhya and Mathura in the State.
“Around 40 to 45 such places of religious significance have been identified throughout the State. District magistrates and SPs have been directed to ensure security of such spots,” he said .
Talking to mediapersons here on Wednesday afternoon, the ADG said the government was leaving no stone unturned in ensuring the security of religious spots.
Speaking on the security of sensitive Gyanwapi complex, he said a fresh proposal of Rs 6 crore had been formulated for the purchase of necessary security equipment to upgrade security of the complex.
Besides, a request was being made to the authorities of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation to provide round the clock power supply to the complex from security point of view.
Prior to it, he held a quarterly meeting of high level permanent committee, meant for security of sensitive Gyanwapi complex. Officials who participated in the meeting, included Karam Veer Singh, IG (CRPF), Shailja Kant Mishra, IG (PAC), RP Singh, DIG (Security) and other high administrative officials of Varanasi.
Elaborate discussions were held by the participating officials over security of red and yellow zones of the complex in the wake of growing terrorist strikes in the country.
The ADG also visited the sensitive Gyanwapi complex and inspected minutely each and every corner of the red zone in the complex and all security points.
During the inspection, the ADG was accompanied with the DIG (Security) and IG, AC Sharma for Varanasi zone, DIG, RN Yadav for Varanasi range and the SSP Ashutosh Pandey.
