TIRUPATI: Andhra Pradesh DGP Dwaraka Tirumala Rao reviewed the security arrangements for the 9-day Srivari annual Brahmotsavams at Tirumala on Tuesday.
The annual Brahmotsavams are slated to be celebrated with utmost pomp and gaiety between Oct 4-12. This year, since the Brahmotsavams are coinciding with the Purattasi month, considered highly auspicious to worship Lord Venkateswara, an additional influx of devotees, particularly from the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu, is expected to add to the pilgrim rush to Tirumala during the annual fete.
Speaking to reporters after the security review, DGP Dwaraka Tirumala Rao explained that there will be a deployment of around 3800 police personnel, and even elite forces such as the Octopus and Greyhounds will be on guard during the Srivari annual Brahmotsavams.
“For the most important Garuda Seva day, which is scheduled on Oct 8, there will be an additional deployment of around 1250-1500 police personnel in anticipation of a very heavy influx,” DGP added.
Dwaraka Tirumala Rao also stated that parking spaces have been created for around 8000 vehicles and appealed to the devotees to prefer commuting to Tirumala in state-run buses instead of opting to travel in personal vehicles during the Tirumala Brahmotsavams.
“The APSRTC will be running additional trips and a sufficient number of buses will also be in place to transport devotees between Tirumala-Tirupati during the 9-day festival,” DGP added.
Dwaraka Tirumala Rao explained that the police department will enforce all due security protocols without causing any inconvenience to the visiting devotees. The state govt has instructed the police department to ensure that the common devotees do not face any hardships and have a hassle-free visit to Tirumala during the annual fete.
Tirupati SP L Subba Rayudu, TTD CVSO S Sridhar, and other officials took part in the DGP’s review held at Tirumala on Tuesday.
