Daijiworld Media Network

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 5: Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd (Keltron) will be fixing 64 vigilance cameras at strategic points within Lord Anantapadmanabhaswamy Temple here to guard the unimaginable wealth stored in its underground vaults. Keltron is expected to complete its task by October 15. The entire security system is projected to cost Rs 41 crore.

Ultra modern equipments based on satellite technology will be monitoring the movements in the temple complex. This multi-layer security system will involve equipments which can provide protection against theft, natural calamity, destruction, etc continuously. The seven-acre area, in which the temple premises are spread, is also likely to be declared a no-fly zone for aircrafts.

The system, it is learnt, will include ultra sensitive equipments which ring an alarm if efforts are made to rig underground tunnels to steal the valuables. Even a little movement near the vaults is enough for the equipments to alert the concerned. The infra red beams which are connected to high capacity closed circuit cameras will ensure that photographs of the persons are projected in the CCTVs.  The cameras to be installed by Keltron will be in addition to the ones fitted by the police department.

The officials said that they are targeting at minimizing human involvement in the security system. At the same time, they are aware that the devotees and customary rituals at the temple are not adversely affected because of the security arrangements.