Know about this five-tier security at the Nilgiris now especially for this VVIP!!
Posted on: 05/Aug/2023 9:06:53 AM
On Saturday, 5th August, the President of India Droupadi Murmu would be making her presence felt at the Theppakadu elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in the Nilgiris. For this, a five-tier security would be there to give protection to the Indian President. It is learnt that more than 1000 police personnel from many districts in the state have been deployed in Mudumalai and Masinagudi areas .
Under the supervision of west zone IG Mr. R. Sudhakar plus SP from 5 districts, 18 DSPs and 36 inspectors, security arrangements were made here. It must be noted that the Theppakadu elephant camp has been brought under the control of police dept. For heightened security, the anti- naxal wind and police dept have taken up combined patrols in the forest areas.
On Friday, at around 3pm, a mock vehicle drill on the route of the Indian President was carried out by the security forces. This mock drill took place from the helipad in Masinagudi to Theppakadu elephant camp and it was sensational. The mock drill witnesed stoppage of vehicles for a few hours on the busy stretch. On the Mysore- Gudalur national Highways, vehicles were allowed as usual. By a special flight from Delhi, the Indian president would be arriving in Mysore in the Karnataka state and she would be reaching Masinagudi in a chopper.
It must be taken into account that already many resorts and lodges have been closed down in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. The advance bookings that were made by the tourists for forest guest houses were cancelled and the amount has been refunded.
