Tight security at Lalbagh flower show

BANGALORE: Keeping in mind the unpleasant incidents taking place across major cities, the Horticulture Department is beefing up security for the upcoming Independence Day flower show at Lalbagh slated to begin from August 5.
Addressing reporters on Wednesday, Director of the Horticulture Department and Chairman, Mysore Horticulture Society P Hemalatha said, "Compared to previous flower shows, this time we have planned to increase the security measures. We will be increasing the number of Home guards and police personnel. If required, we will deploy extra troupes. In addition to the metal detectors, this time we are installing CCTVs at the Glass House where the major flower show is being organised."Depicting peace, serenity and unity of religion, the replica of the Lotus Temple of New Delhi and the wheel of Konark Temple, Orissa, would be the main attractions of the show.