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Temple engineer suspended after power failure during VP's Madurai visit
A senior engineer at a prominent Madurai temple has been placed under temporary suspension following a power outage that occurred during Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's recent visit to the shrine. The suspension order was issued effective October 31.
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The temple administration has suspended S Janakiraman, an engineer at the facility, in connection with the power disruption that took place during the Vice President's visit to the temple in Madurai. According to an official suspension order issued by the temple authorities, the action became effective from October 31.
The power outage during the high-profile visit raised questions about the facility's infrastructure management and preparedness for hosting dignitaries. Temple officials have not disclosed the specific cause of the power failure or the duration of the outage.
Janakiraman's suspension is understood to be temporary, pending a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The temple administration has indicated that a detailed probe will be conducted to determine responsibility and identify systemic lapses in power management protocols.
The incident highlights the operational challenges faced by heritage temples in maintaining critical infrastructure while managing high-profile visits from state dignitaries. Officials are expected to review security and facility management procedures to prevent similar occurrences during future official events.