Govt to enhance Puri seer’s security | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: Odisha govt on Friday decided to enhance security for Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati considering the present situation in the country following the Pahalgam terror attack.The announcement came after a high-level meeting presided over by chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi.In a written statement, the CMO stated, “The chief minister has emphasized to strengthen the security arrangements for the revered Jagadguru Puri Shankaracharya and his Govardhan mutt. Protection of the Shankaracharya, security and preservation of Govardhan mutt and its development were thoroughly discussed in the meeting.”Puri Shankaracharya currently enjoys Z category protection.A senior police officer present in the meeting, said, “Though there is no immediate threat to the top seer, the chief minister has directed the state level security committee headed by the home secretary to reassess the threat perceptions and upgrade the scale of deployment.”Police sources indicate a decision will soon be taken whether to elevate Shankaracharya’s security from Z to Z-Plus category or increase personnel within the existing security framework.
