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Uttar Pradesh News: President Droupadi Murmu Visits Mathura; Offers Prayers At Iconic Temples Amid Tight Security

**President Droupadi Murmu Visits Mathura Aboard Luxury Maharaja Express**

Mathura: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Mathura on Thursday morning aboard the luxury Maharaja Express train for a day-long visit. The special train, equipped with a Presidential suite, deluxe suites, restaurants, and lounges, brought the President and her delegation to Vrindavan Road railway station at 10 a.m.

**Temple Visits and Prayers**

According to the President’s office, her itinerary for the day includes prayers at several revered sites: Shri Banke Bihari Temple, Nidhivan, Kubja Krishna Temple, and Shri Krishna Janmsthan in Mathura. Additionally, she will visit Sudama Kuti during the day.

A special ‘maha aarti’ has been planned at the 500-year-old Kubja Krishna Temple, where prayers will be dedicated to world peace and the health of critically ill patients.

**Reception and Security Measures**

District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh confirmed that the President was warmly received by Minister for Sugarcane Development and Sugar Industry Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary, Mayor Vinod Kumar Agarwal, and senior officials.

To ensure the utmost security, more than 4,000 police personnel have been deployed across the city. This effort is supported by eight companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary as well as ATS commandos. Central security agencies have also been deployed to augment the safety arrangements, and a strict no-fly zone remains in effect over the city.

**Traffic and Surveillance**

Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar stated that surveillance measures include active monitoring of social media and prompt reporting of any suspicious activities. Traffic has been diverted along the President’s convoy routes to facilitate smooth movement.

Furthermore, Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which prohibits gatherings of more than five people, has been strictly enforced throughout the city during the visit.

**Return to Delhi**

After concluding her engagements in Mathura, the President’s special train is scheduled to depart from Mathura Junction in the evening, returning to Delhi.
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Officials Plan Tight Security And Crowd Management In MP’s Jabalpur

**Jabalpur District-Level Peace Committee Reviews Security Arrangements Ahead of Festive Season**

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): A district-level peace committee meeting was convened to review security and management arrangements for the upcoming festivals of Durga Puja, Punjabi Dussehra, Vijayadashmi, and Diwali. The meeting, chaired by Superintendent of Police Sampat Upadhyay, took place at the police control room.

The session was attended by former Minister Kaushalya Gontiya, former MLA Sanjay Yadav, representatives of the Punjabi Hindu Association, and other prominent peace committee members. SP Upadhyay assured participants that strong security measures would be implemented to ensure a safe and peaceful festive season.

Highlighting the importance of localized coordination, SP Upadhyay suggested that peace committee meetings should also be organized at the police station and SDM area levels to more effectively address local concerns.

Representing the Collector, Joint Collector, and SDM (Gorakhpur), Anurag Singh reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to act on all feasible suggestions. He emphasized the need for collective effort to further enhance Jabalpur’s renowned Dussehra celebrations.

During the meeting, members proposed several key suggestions to improve arrangements:

– Enhanced security in sensitive areas and robust measures at religious sites and immersion points.
– Provision of drinking water, adequate lighting, and uninterrupted power supply along procession routes.
– Addressing the issue of low-hanging electrical wires to prevent hazards.
– Effective traffic management during bhandaras (community feasts) to prevent congestion.
– Adequate lighting around Badi Khermai Temple and Budhi Khermai Temple.
– Restriction on idol immersion in canals in rural areas; if unavoidable, ensuring proper security arrangements.
– Crackdown on illegal liquor trade in rural regions to maintain law and order.

Committee members also urged strict action against miscreants attempting to disturb peace during the festival period.

The administration assured all participants that every effort would be made to ensure peaceful, safe, and well-managed celebrations across the district. Residents are encouraged to cooperate with authorities to uphold harmony during the festive season.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/officials-plan-tight-security-and-crowd-management-in-mps-jabalpur