Devotees seek round-the-clock police patrolling on Girivalam path to improve public safety

State Highways Department removing encroachments on the Girivalam Path in Tiruvannamalai on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Residents, including devotees, on Girivalam path of Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai have been demanding round-the-clock patrol by special police teams around the path to ensure the safety of devotees from petty crimes at night.Residents said that, with the ‘Aadi’ festival season having begun, the town has been witnessing a surge in devotees, especially from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, to offer prayers at the temple.“As Girivalam Path is open round the clock, devotees walk on the path especially in evening and early morning hours. Round the clock patrol on the path should be strengthened to the ensure the safety of visitors,” sai