India, Oct. 30 -- Rajasthan's home department has proposed expanding entry and exit gates of the 12th-century Muslim saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti's shrine in Ajmer, linking its CCTVs to a centre that monitors public safety across the state, and removing encroachments as part of enhanced security measures.

Mahendra Khinchi, a state home department secretary, said the proposal is based on discussions with the Ajmer collector, police superintendent, the intelligence unit, shrine officials, and the state minority affairs department. "It aims to ensure a more secure and safe passage for the pilgrims throughout the year, and also a better monitoring and protection of such a historic site," said Khinchi. He added that the proposal is under th...