Puttaparthi: Prohibitory orders were clamped here today as thousands of devotees started descending on the town following reports that the condition of Sathya Sai Baba has deteriorated.
More than 2000 police officers and men have been deployed here, particularly at the Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSIHMS) where the Baba is undergoing treatment.
In Hyderabad, Director General of Police Aravinda Roa met Chief Minister Kiran Reddy and briefed him about the security measures put in place.
They also reviewed the law and order situation and the measures being implemented for crowd control in any eventuality.
Anantapur district Superintendent of Police Shahnawaz Qasim is personally monitoring the security arrangements.
Principal Secretary (Finance) L V Subrahmanyam is also taking part in the meeting, sources said.
"Low blood pressure and the non-functioning of liver have become a major cause for concern.The Baba continues to be on ventilator support," he said.
More than 2000 police officers and men have been deployed here, particularly at the Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSIHMS) where the Baba is undergoing treatment.
In Hyderabad, Director General of Police Aravinda Roa met Chief Minister Kiran Reddy and briefed him about the security measures put in place.
They also reviewed the law and order situation and the measures being implemented for crowd control in any eventuality.
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Anantapur district Superintendent of Police Shahnawaz Qasim is personally monitoring the security arrangements.
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Principal Secretary (Finance) L V Subrahmanyam is also taking part in the meeting, sources said.
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"Low blood pressure and the non-functioning of liver have become a major cause for concern.The Baba continues to be on ventilator support," he said.
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