The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) dam safety and hydel tourism wings have started steps to augment security arrangements in the Idukki and Cheruthoni dams.
After a major security breach was detected in the Idukki dam, a meeting was called by Idukki District Collector Sheeba George on September 16 who directed the KSEB dam safety and hydel tourism wings and the police to make security arrangements in the dam before allowing tourists into the dam.
As per an official note, “There are ways to enter the Idukki and Cheruthoni dams other than the main gate and outsiders can enter the dams without security inspection. The police and dam safety wing should ensure that outsiders do not enter the dam through such routes.”
