District Collector Divakara TS has ordered officials to make strong arrangements for the immersion of Ganesh at the Dansalapuram tank in Khammam city. On Saturday, the Collector, along with Police Commissioner Sunil Dutt, Khammam Municipal Corporation Commissioner Abhishek Agastya and Additional Collector P. Srinivasa Reddy, inspected the immersion arrangements at the field level. On this occasion, he directed the officials on traffic control, security and facilities required for devotees. He advised that all departments should work in coordination as a large number of devotees are likely to gather. He ordered that barricading, yard swimmers, cranes, boats and protective equipment should be kept ready in the tank. He said that warning boards should be installed in dangerous areas and adequate lighting should be installed for night immersion. He advised that traffic, parking and entry and exit routes should be prepared in advance. He said that a special route and police security should be set up for the movement of tall idols. Collector Divakara TS ordered that drinking water, sanitation, and medical facilities be provided to devotees, and special precautions be taken to prevent electric shock accidents during the transportation of idols.
