Security tighetened in Bodh Gaya ahead of PM Modi's visit

Tight security has been put in place in Bodh Gaya ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit tomorrow.

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Security personnel searched the Mahabodhi temple here using metal detectors and sniffer dogs.

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The officials have expressed satisfaction with the arrangements,

We have come from Patna to examine the security arrangements here. There is a PM security drill prescribed in the manuals, and we are satisfied with the arrangements," said Anjani Singh, Chief Secretary.

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"The security arrangements are fool proof. We are confident tomorrow's programme will proceed in a smooth manner," said P K Thakur, DGP.

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Prime Minister Modi, will visit Bodh Gaya on Saturday. He will also visit the Mahabodhi Temple and the Holy Bodhi Tree. He will also inaugurate the Exhibition "Chetiya Carika: The Pilgrimage and Quest for Truth."

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The Prime Minister's visit to Bodh Gaya coincides with Day 3 of SAMVAD - the Global Hindu Buddhist Initiative on Conflict Avoidance and Environment Consciousness, during which the delegates for this event will be present at Bodh Gaya.