There is an atmosphere of anxiety among the devotees after receiving bomb threats to major temples and shrines in Maharashtra's Nashik district, however, Shri Kalaram Temple priest Dhananjay Anand has appealed to the devotees not to panic. He has assured that the police and district administration have made strong security arrangements and the system is completely alert in all the temples.
Speaking to IANS, Dhananjay Anand, priest of Shri Kalaram Temple, said that recently information has been received that some important temples and shrines in Nashik have received threats. After this news, questions are being raised in the minds of the devotees, but the administration has taken this matter seriously and has further strengthened the security arrangements.
He said that the entire administration and police administration of Nashik are completely alert regarding this matter. The administration system is completely in place and is ready to deal with any untoward situation. Police teams are continuously monitoring and security has been increased around the temples.
Dhananjay Anand said that Nashik Police Administration, District Administration and the management system of all the temples are working together. Special vigilance is being taken regarding security in all the temples so that devotees can visit without any fear. All necessary security measures have been taken in the temple premises also.
He requested the devotees not to keep any kind of fear in their mind. Come to visit the temples with full enthusiasm. The crowd of devotees increases during festivals and religious events, in such a situation everyone has been appealed to have darshan peacefully and with discipline.
The priest said that the administration of all the temples is fully available to serve the devotees. The temple management and administration are continuously working in coordination to ensure that the devotees do not face any kind of problem.