Tight security measures including deployment of additional lady constables to ensure women’s safety has been put in place by the Haryana Police, for the ‘Chaitra Navratras’ to take place smoothly from April 11 to April 19, at Mansa Devi Temple in Panchkula.
Nupur Bishnoi, ACP Panchkula Police said, “As crime against women is increasing day by day, hence we are focusing on the protection of women at the function where more than ten lakh devotees are expected to pay obeisance during Navratras”.
“All arrangements has been made, additional units of Haryana Police has been roped in to prevent any mishap at the function and 32 CCTV cameras has been installed at important junctions to keep an eye on miscreants and to ensure smooth functioning of the fair,” she said.
Beside this proper check points will be erected to frisk all the devotees attending the shrine and police personnel in plain clothes will be deployed to keep a close check on any suspicious movement.
Chief Administrator of the Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board and DC of Panchkula, Ashima Brar said, “Proper security measures have been put in place to keep a vigil during the Navratras. We have pulled in all the resources to provide highest level of security keeping in mind the safety and security of the devotees visiting the shrine.”
Apt measures has been taken to avert any untowardly incidence and in case of emergency a team of doctor and an ambulance will be present at the site to attend to it.
Food Inspector has also been deputed to keep a check on the quality of food being sold in and around the shrine keeping in mind the health and hygiene of the devotees, added the DC.
All other facilities including cleanliness, electricity and availability of adequate drinking water have been made for smooth conduct of the Navratras.
Beside this two golf carts will be provided for ferrying passengers at the Mela.
Special bus service by both CTU as well as Haryana Roadways will commence during this period from the Railway station, ISBT 17 and Chandigarh Sector-43, bus stands Sector-5 and some other important places for the convenience of the devotees visiting the shrine.