Security stepped up at temples, beaches during Kartika Maasam

Key Points

1. Security was increased at beaches, river and canal bunds, and temples during Kartika Maasam.
2. A stampede at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga on November 1 resulted in nine deaths.
3. Drones will be used to monitor crowds at beaches and shrines.
4. Guntur district issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all temples.
5. Expert swimmers will be deployed at bathing ghats as a precautionary measure.
6. Security has been tightened at all boating points along the river banks.
7. The news was published on November 8, 2025.