The government said the terror-stricken Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya will be covered by the CISF squads, making it the first shrine to be guarded by the paramilitary force.

 

This decision has been taken by the Union home ministry following a request from the Bihar government after the holiest Buddhist shrine was hit by serial blasts on July 7. The NIA could not make any headway in the probe so far.A top home ministry official said Bihar will bear the expenses to be incurred for deployment of the CISF personnel at Mahabodhi temple. 

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This is for the first time a religious shrine will be guarded by CISF, which is primarily responsible for the security of airports, nuclear installations and key government buildings among others.

 

Two monks were injured in ten blasts that took place early in the morning of July 7 in Mahabodhi temple. Three unexploded bombs were also found from the complex.