Security bolstered in Ayodhya ahead of 2nd consecration ceremony in Ram temple

Time of India

6 days ago

Ayodhya: Security has been heightened in Ayodhya, especially in the Ram temple complex, in view of the second consecration ceremony which will begin from Tuesday.
District administration and the police have chalked out an elaborate security and management plan for the rituals and ceremonies to be held at Ram Darbar and other temples within the complex.
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"Security arrangements have been made keeping in mind the convenience of the people and devotees," Ayodhya district magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde said.
Commandos of anti-terrorist squad (ATS) took charge of the security of the temple complex, classified as a red zone, with half a dozen armoured vehicle, on Monday.
"A plan for round-the-clock surveillance has been devised and commandos have been assigned three shifts for duty within the temple complex," said Ayodhya SSP Gaurav Grover.
The security personnel have been provided accommodation within the complex for round-the-clock monitoring.
To ensure smooth completion of the second consecration, the Ayodhya DM and the SSP conducted a detailed inspection of sensitive points and entry routes in Ayodhya. They reviewed security and management plan implemented during the first consecration and instructed the implementation of security, management, and transportation arrangements while considering the convenience of devotees.