Andhra police chief advocates for robust security set-up for Tirumala

Andhra DGP Harish suggested having a standard operating procedure (SoP) for each security agency involved in Tirumala.

Tirupati: Andhra Pradesh DGP Harish Kumar Gupta on Friday said that Tirumala needs a robust security set-up, considering its popularity and worldwide sensitivity.

Reviewing the security of Lord Venkateswara temple managed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), he suggested having a standard operating procedure (SoP) for each security agency involved in Tirumala.

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Security agencies such as the Andhra Pradesh Special Police (APSP), DAR, SPF, home guards, civil police and TTD security, along with a disaster management team, tackle exigencies and security needs at the temple complex.

“The state police chief strongly felt that a robust security set-up was needed for Tirumala, considering its popularity and sensitivity worldwide. The DGP has also suggested having an SoP for each security agency involved in Tirumala,” said the temple body in a release.

Gupta also suggested a multi-layered vehicle scanning system at Alipiri and collaboration with defence agencies on sensor play system, modernised security equipment and a strong cyber security system for TTD.

Echoing the DGP, TTD executive officer J Syamala Rao felt the need for a formal coordination mechanism on security, besides strengthening the cyber security set-up in Tirumala.