Mangalore, Jun 10: All temples in the district coming under the purview of the religious endowment department were asked to install CCTVs, safety lockers, hidden cameras, burglar alarms and strong rooms, as precautionary measures to prevent thefts and to safeguard the valuable assets and idols. The instructions were given by Deputy Commissioner A.B. Ibrahim while addressing a meeting with the officials of religious endowment department at the DC’s office here on Tuesday June 10.
He said, “The district administration has taken precautionary measures to prevent thefts of temple idols, jewels, cash or any other valuable items. Concerned in-charge officers should take active measures to install CCTVs in all the temples and appoint security personnel compulsorily.”
“As there are various renowned and historical temples in the district, the administration has taken this step to prevent thefts. We have also written to the superintendent of police and the police commissioner to provide security for temples. The police personnel should especially watch over temples during their night patrol. Temples should also maintain a register of the inventory,” he added.
DC A.B. Ibrahim also said that the CCTV footage recorded should be stored for at least a month in the hard disk.
Management and in charge officials of various temples like Kukke Subramanya, Kateel, Kudupu, Bappanadu, Puttur Mahalingeshwara, Nandavara were present.
On this occasion ADC Sadashiva Prabhu, M Nagaraj, AC of endowment department, Prabhakar, tahsildar and others were present.
