On Thursday, December 11, 2025, Shri Chandrakant Kale, Police Inspector, DSB Gondia FRO office, along with two staff members, made a special visit to Bhandara settlement, where they visited two monasteries – Sera-Je branch monastery and Nyingma monastery – as well as the local administrative office. Similarly, the local security/police office has consistently provided support and cooperation for the settlement’s safety and security at all times, and as a token of gratitude, a ceremonial scarf (khata) was presented to him.