Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot given Z+ security after threats
Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot has been accorded Z+ security by the Union Home Ministry, following a security review. The enhanced security, which was previously managed by the state police, will now be overseen by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Raj Bhavan officials confirmed. Armed CRPF personnel will accompany the governor in shifts during his travels across the state.
The decision was based on a review conducted by central intelligence agencies. Although the specific reasons behind the upgrade remain unclear, it is believed to be connected to the governor's approval of an investigation into the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, which allegedly involves Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife.
This security upgrade follows protests from Congress, including a controversial statement by Congress MLC Ivan D'Souza, who warned of a ‘Bangladesh-type agitation’ to remove the governor. In response, the Karnataka government had already provided Gehlot with a bulletproof vehicle.
While all governors are eligible for Z+ security, Gehlot, who assumed office in July 2021, had not opted for this level of protection until now. The Centre extended the enhanced cover after the latest threat assessment, which is conducted every six months. The CRPF has taken charge of the governor’s security, with additional procedures expected to be finalised this week.
Gehlot, 76, previously served as the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment from 2014. He is the first person from Madhya Pradesh to hold the position of Governor in Karnataka.
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Pune set to welcome India’s second 3D-printed post office, Following Bengaluru's lead
Pune is set to house India’s second post office built using 3D printing technology, with the construction expected to be completed in under three months. Dattatray Varadhi, Assistant Superintendent of Post Office for the Pune Region, shared that the building will be unique, as it will not rely on traditional vertical pillars, bricks, or steel. Instead, a specialized type of cement will be used for 3D printing. The post office will be located in Sahakar Nagar, with the tendering process currently underway, and operations are anticipated to begin next year.
Construction done with 3D printing technology is both economical and ecologically beneficial. Computer programs are used to build 3D shapes, which are then sent as input to the printer. While this type of printing typically uses cement, other materials, such as polymers, have also been researched. The cement is subsequently deposited by the printer's nozzle in accordance with the design parameters and intended shape.
This initiative in Pune follows the successful launch of India’s first 3D-printed post office in Bengaluru, inaugurated by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Communications, and IT, last year. The Bengaluru office, completed in just 43 days—two days ahead of schedule—demonstrated the efficiency of 3D printing technology compared to traditional construction methods, which typically take 6-10 months.
