Centre orders fresh security audit of Bodh Gaya temple

The government has ordered a full security audit of the famous Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya in Bihar, before according an armed protection cover of central paramilitary commandos to the World Heritage Site thronged by lakhs of devotees every year.

Officials said the decision to undertake a fresh security audit and survey of the temple complex, including an assessment of the required security manpower, has been directed by the Union home ministry after a high-level meeting was convened in this regard here recently, also attended by officials of the Bihar government.

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