TTD steps up security in temple town

IN the wake of several hotels and the TTD-run Varadharaja Swamy temple receiving hoax bomb threats over the past three days, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has stepped up security in and around the temple town.

- B MURALI

After assessing the situation, TTD Executive Officer J Shyamala Rao directed Chief Vigilance and Security Officer (CVSO) S Sridhar to deploy special teams to ensure continuous vigilance and address similar threats.

Speaking to this daily, Sridhar explained, "Based on the EO's orders, we have made special arrangements such as appointing a dedicated night security officer for overall control, as well as a night in-charge officer for the command control in Tirumala." Currently, the special night security officer carries out at least six surprise inspections per week.