Tight security in place ahead of President Murmu's visit in Bhadrachalam

Bhadrachalam: Ahead of President Murmu's visit, all security measures by police are in place at Lord Rama temple. The temple authorities did not allow the devotees for the darshan and it is reported that it will continue the same till the President leaves. In morning hours, the surrounding of temple of Lord Rama which was very crowded in regularly, wore a deserted look on Wednesday. Following strict orders by the officials, bridge point was closed which is entrance of the temple town from 8 am. It is said that that the transport service will resume after President returns by 2 pm.

Lord Rama temple Bhadrachalam was decorated with various different flowers.

The President is on five-day southern sojourn and is schedule to visit Bhadrachalam on Wednesday where she will visit the Seetha Rama Chandra Swamy temple and lay foundation stone for PRASHAD scheme under which the Central government has sanctioned Rs 50 crores for the temple development.

The district administration have made elaborate arrangements and the works in the temple town is underway. District Collector Anudeep Durishetty inspected all the preparation works and discussed with the officers over the same. He directed all the department officers to complete all the works before the date. He inspected helipad and private function hall where the President will participate in a programme with tribal people. The officials have taken strict measures. The Collector has declared holiday December 28 in all the private and government schools in the village of Sarapaka and Bhadrachalam. He stated that the officers from different departments were appointed for the programme. He appealed to all the department officers to coordinate with each other for success of the President tour. Superintendent of Police Dr G Vineeth issued orders on implementing 144 section on the day of President tour. He warned the people to follow the rules and guidelines of the President tour programme. Additional Collector Venkateswarlu, DRDA PD Madhusudhan, DPO Ramakanth, R&B EE Bheemla, PR EE Sudhakar, Temple EO B Sivaji, RDO Swarnalatha, Ratna Kalyanit and other officers were present.