Daijiworld Media Network- Bengaluru (SP)

Bengaluru, May 13: Growing apprehensive at the attacks by suicide bombers at Sri Lanka, the Archbishop of Bangalore archdiocese has written to the priests of the churches, asking them to beef up security measures at their churches.

In view of risk perception caused by the blasts in churches at Sri Lanka, the city police commissioner here has declared high alert. The Archbishop accordingly has written to the heads of the churches here.

The head of Bangalore archdiocese has asked the churches to install large number of CCTVS and to arrange for monitoring the movements all the 24 hours of the day. He has impressed on the need to keep close watch on the entry and exit points of the church. Whenever there are no activities, the church premises should remain properly locked. 

He has also asked the churches to post security staff at the doors. Strangers who bring bags, covers etc should not be allowed to abandon them inside the church premises. He also has pointed out the need to have emergency exits in churches to help the people to escape in case of emergency situations.