Enhanced Security Measures for Jagannath Temple Inauguration in Digha, Bengal
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Synopsis
Digha, a coastal resort in East Midnapore, West Bengal, will see heightened security for the inauguration of the Lord Jagannath Temple from April 28. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will attend the ceremony on April 30, coinciding with Akshyay Tritiya, with 2,000 police personnel deployed to ensure safety.
Key Takeaways
- 2,000 police personnel will be deployed in Digha.
- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will attend the event.
- Drone surveillance may be implemented.
- Controversy exists regarding the temple's name.
- CCTV and thorough vehicle checks will enhance security.
Kolkata, April 25 (NationPress) Digha, a coastal resort town in the East Midnapore district of West Bengal, will be enveloped in stringent security for three days starting April 28, to celebrate the inauguration of the Lord Jagannath Temple.
On April 30, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to participate in the inauguration ceremony coinciding with Akshyay Tritiya.
The Chief Minister will arrive in Digha from Kolkata on April 28. The following day will feature a Mahayagna (Havan).
According to Soumyadip Bhattacharya, the District Superintendent of Police (East Midnapore), a total of 2,000 police personnel will be stationed for the three-day event.
Additionally, undercover police officers will be assigned to both the temple area and other significant tourist spots in Digha during this time.
Drone surveillance is likely to be implemented throughout the three days, particularly on the inauguration day of the temple, which draws its design inspiration from the renowned Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha.
Specially trained and armed police commandos will secure the temple grounds. CCTV cameras have been installed across Digha for monitoring purposes.
Simultaneously, thorough checks are being conducted at all entry and exit points of Digha, with each vehicle being meticulously searched.
Controversy has emerged regarding the Lord Jagannath temple in Digha, with Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly, questioning the Chief Minister's assertions that the temple is modeled after the famous Puri temple.
Adhikari has urged the Chief Minister to justify the temple's designation as 'Jagannath Dham Cultural Centre' instead of 'Shree Jagannath Temple'.
"The Chief Minister should promptly direct that all state government documents reflect the name change from 'Jagannath Dham Cultural Centre' to 'Shree Jagannath Temple'," he stated.
