Geo-tagging proves to be a reliable means to keep children safe in Tirupati
The Hindu
Child geo-tagging at Tirumala Brahmotsavams ensures quick reunification of lost children with parents in crowded events.
On October 6, when Kathula Akhila Lakshmi Vaishnavi (12) of Vinukonda town went missing in the crowd, the Blue Colts team attached to the Tirumala Two Town police restored the girl to her mother Anjali Devi in no time.
Similarly, when Savinash, 4, got separated from his parents on October 7, the child tag team reached out to the crowd through the public address system and helped restore the child within forty minutes to his mother Ramya, a native of Arakkonam town in Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu.
Geo-tagging, a reliable means of keeping children safe in crowded locations and Jam-packed events, has once again proved its efficacy during the ongoing Tirumala Srivari Brahmotsavams.
Even as the crowd situation reached a crescendo on Garuda Seva day on Tuesday (October 8, 2024) by noon, the number of children geo-tagged stood close to around 24000. The police department has made it mandatory for every child arriving at Tirumala to get geo-tagged. The tag tied to the wrist of a child helps the department get details of the child such as his/her name, parents’ name, mobile numbers etc.
When a child goes missing and is traced by someone in the crowd, they have to immediately alert the security officials sighted nearby, who in turn inform the child tag team. The team member reaches the location, takes custody of the child and hands him/her over to the parent.
According to the Superintendent of Police (Tirupati district) L. Subbarayudu, child geo-tagging is done 24x7 at as many as 22 places atop Tirumala hills. Staff members from the ICDS, Anganwadi workers and Srivari Sevaks (volunteers enrolled by the TTD) have been roped in for this service.
The system yielded results when several children lost in the crowd were restored to their parents, mostly within an hour.
GCDA blames Mridanga Vision for MLA's injury at dance event, vows to enforce safety measures for future events.
Police issue guidelines and traffic curbs for safe New Year celebrations in Fort Kochi, deploying 1,000 personnel and 400 CCTVs.
CPI (M) protests delay in Cyclone Fengal relief in Puducherry, demands immediate assistance and permanent solutions for affected areas.
The funeral of Amar Ilahi, 23, a resident of Amayalthotty, near Mullaringadu, Idukki, who was trampled to death by a wild elephant on Sunday, was held at the Mullaringadu Muhiyudheen Juma Masjid on Monday. Amar was attacked by a wild elephant around 3.30 p.m. while he and his friend had gone to bring back his cow, which was left to graze in a nearby teak plantation. His friend Mansor, 41, fled and narrowly escaped with injuries.
Launch of ICPAO & Youth Cultural Ambassador Awards 2024 at Hamsadhwani's NRI Festival in Chennai, promoting global cultural exchange.
Mahila Court sentences D. Sathish to death for murdering college student M. Sathya, along with fines and imprisonment.
Since each State is responsible for licensing and inspecting pharmaceutical manufacturing units in its territory, there is little that some States can do to stop the entry of poorly manufactured drugs
KEA conducted 17 exams, recruited 6,052, processed 20 lakh applications in 2024, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
Despite rain in the district on Monday, tourists who had come to Kanniyakumari from different parts of the country found joy in an unexpected atmosphere. The inauguration of India’s first glass bridge over the sea by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin added a memorable touch to their joy
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V. Anitha has announced a comprehensive plan to develop the Police Department by leveraging the Central government funds.
CITU opposes private steel plant at Nakkapalli, accusing governments of weakening Vizag Steel Plant for private interests.