Police tag 37,932 children to ensure safety during Tirumala Brahmotsavams

The Tirupati district police in Andhra Pradesh, India, have initiated a child-safety program during the nine-day Brahmotsavams festival, tagging 37,932 children in the past four days. This measure aims to ensure that the children can be swiftly identified and reunited with their families in case of separation. The police launched this drive on Tuesday, September 15, as part of their special security arrangements for the annual event, which attracts a massive influx of devotees to Tirumala, a hill shrine.

The tags contain vital information that can help police and security personnel quickly locate a child and contact their parents or guardians. The initiative has already proven effective, as it helped police reunite three children with their families after they were separated in the crowds. To bolster safety, the police have heightened surveillance in crowded areas and deployed personnel to closely monitor children.

They have also advised parents and guardians to keep their children close and ensure the tags stay securely attached throughout their visit. The police have urged the public to promptly inform the nearest police or security personnel if a child goes missing. The child-tagging program is an integral component of the broader crowd-management and security protocols being implemented during the Brahmotsavams, with a specific emphasis on safeguarding vulnerable pilgrims amidst the heavy flow of devotees.