Enhanced Security Measures for Shree Lairai Devi Festival

Enhanced Security Measures for Shree Lairai Devi Festival

Enhanced Security Measures for Shree Lairai Devi Festival In the wake of last year's tragic stampede which claimed six lives, security has been ramped up for the Shree Lairai Devi Festival in Shirgao, Goa. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that nearly 1,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure a secure event.The temple, which attracts thousands of devotees, will be divided into six security zones, each managed by a Sub Divisional Magi…

Section 163 imposed in Shirgao before jatra

Bicholim: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ordered all authorities concerned to take strict action against persons violating rules laid down during Shirgao jatra, which will be held on Tuesday. Authorities have been directed not to be liberal in acting against devotees,dhonds, and anyone else found violating rules and regulations, with the CM directing their removal from the site for the smooth conduct of the jatra. Traffic rule violators will also …

1,000 cops to guard Shree Lairai Devi Festival in Goa: CM Sawant

Panaji, Apr 19 (PTI) Nearly 1,000 police personnel will be deployed for security during the annual Shree Lairai Devi Festival set to commence at Shirgao village in Goa on Monday, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said. At least six persons were killed in a stampede during the festival at the Shree Lairai Devi temple last year. Several thousand devotees throng the temple at Shirgao village in North Goa to participate in the festival. CM Sawant h…

No Laxity at Shirgao Jatra; Strict Action Against Troublemakers, Says CM Pramod Sawant

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has issued a clear directive that no negligence will be tolerated during the upcoming jatra of Shree Devi Lairai at Shirgao. He instructed officials to take strict action against unruly devotees as well as dhondgans if they create disturbances. The Chief Minister made these remarks during a surprise visit to review a mock drill conducted to assess administrative… Source