CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has directed the state government, the Tiruvannamalai district administration and the Director General of Police to file a counter-affidavit by November 24 in response to a petition seeking details of security arrangements ahead of the Karthigai Deepam festival.

Advocate Elephant G Rajendran filed the petition, stating that lakhs of devotees are expected to gather at the Arunachaleswarar Temple on December 3 for the festival, and that authorities must prevent overcrowding and ensure adequate basic amenities.

The petition sought the deployment of sufficient police personnel to regulate crowds, the installation of surveillance cameras, effective traffic management, adequate parking arrangements, and the establishment of temporary medical camps. It also reque

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