Guest guest Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/xml/uncomp/articleshow?msid=138351 TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2003 12:11:43 AM ] TIRUPATI: Security at the Tirumala temple here is all set to go hi-tech. Plans are afoot to import lightweight pistols from Israel to guard the Lord. The weapons would be similar to the ones being used by the special protection group (SPG), which provides security to VVIPs. Negotiations are still under way as each pistol is priced around $1,500. Chief vigilance and security officer E Damodar refused to reveal the number of units likely to be imported. The move is part of the increased security measures being enforced in the temple premises. Godrej officials have assessed the feasibility of providing bulletproof glass enclosures in front of the queues leading to the temple and at the mahadwaram. Special bulletproof booths have also been planned. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has already inducted a bomb disposal unit and special scanners. It has also set up an exclusive communication network for officials on duty, at a cost of Rs 18 lakh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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