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Haryana Sets Up First Tourist Police Post at Mansa Devi Temple in Panchkula
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 02:46 AM
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The Haryana government has inaugurated its first dedicated tourist police post at the Mansa Devi Temple in Panchkula to enhance visitor safety.
The state government of Haryana officially opened its inaugural tourist police post at the Mansa Devi Temple, located in Panchkula, on Monday. The post is staffed by a team of specially trained police officers tasked with assisting pilgrims and tourists, managing crowd control, and responding swiftly to any security concerns.
Officials said the initiative aims to provide a visible security presence at one of the region's most frequented religious sites, thereby improving the overall experience for visitors. The police unit will also coordinate with temple management to ensure orderly conduct during festivals and peak visitation periods.
The establishment of the tourist police post reflects Haryana's broader strategy to promote safe tourism across the state, aligning with recent efforts to upgrade infrastructure and enhance law‑enforcement capabilities at major attractions.
Officials said the initiative aims to provide a visible security presence at one of the region's most frequented religious sites, thereby improving the overall experience for visitors. The police unit will also coordinate with temple management to ensure orderly conduct during festivals and peak visitation periods.
The establishment of the tourist police post reflects Haryana's broader strategy to promote safe tourism across the state, aligning with recent efforts to upgrade infrastructure and enhance law‑enforcement capabilities at major attractions.