Nashik temples get bomb threats; Kalaram priest urges devotees not to panic

Devotees in Nashik district are anxious after threats to damage and blow up major temples and shrines in the district.

Meanwhile, Dhananjay Anand, priest of the Shri Kalaram Mandir, has appealed to devotees not to panic. He said the police and the district administration have made the necessary security arrangements and that special vigilance is being maintained at all temples.

Anand said that news of threats to some important temples and shrines in Nashik had emerged recently, raising many questions in the minds of devotees. But, according to him, the administration has taken the matter seriously and has increased security at the temples.

He said the entire Nashik police force and the district administration are keeping a close watch on the situation, and the administration is ready to deal with any untoward incident. Police contingents are patrolling continuously, and security around the temple premises has been tightened further.

According to the priest, Nashik Police, the district administration and the temple managements are working together. Special precautions are being taken at all temples so that devotees can offer prayers without fear. Necessary security measures have also been taken inside the temple premises.

Anand asked devotees not to harbour any fear and to come to the temples for darshan with enthusiasm and joy. He said crowds at temples swell during festivals and religious events, so everyone should maintain peace and discipline while offering prayers.

The temple management and the administration are coordinating continuously to ensure devotees face no inconvenience. He expressed confidence that the temple administration is fully available to serve devotees.