VARANASI, May 23 -- The height of the perimeter walls surrounding Kashi Vishwanath Dham will be increased to strengthen security arrangements at the temple complex. In addition, more AI-enabled cameras will be installed to eliminate "blind spots," complementing the existing surveillance network of around 325 CCTV cameras, watchtowers, night-vision devices and video wall systems.

Commissioner of police Mohit Agarwal, along with additional director (IB) Vineeta Sharma and additional director general (Security) Tarun Gaba, inspected the security arrangements at Kashi Vishwanath Dham on Thursday.

He directed officials to operationalise an alternative route adjacent to the Administrative Building near Main Gate No. 4 to ensure the smooth and...