Security beefed up for Cauvery reservoir

Mandya, Karnataka, Aug 9 (UNI) Adequate police security has been provided at the famous Krishnaraja Sagar Reservoir across river Cauvery in this district, in view of the threat from terrorists and naxalities, Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Prasad said today.

Issuing an order to this effect, he said the action had been taken based on police reports. The district police had taken necessary steps to beef up security at the KRS and movement of all types of vehicles had been suspended at the main entrance.

In the backdrop of increased terrorist activities in the State, police had to step up security. With the reservoir being full and consequent increase in influx of visitors, the chances of some 'dangerous elements' sneaking in could not be ruled out, police sources said.

Entry was permitted through the gate near the boating pond. Other than police and department vehicles engaged in repair works, no other vehicle would be allowed inside the Brindavan Gardens as a security measure, police added.

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