Ayodhya on High Alert: Fortress-Like Security Marks Babri Demolition Anniversary

Ayodhya witnessed unprecedented security measures on the 33rd anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition. The Uttar Pradesh government, in coordination with central security agencies, deployed personnel across Ayodhya, Mathura, Varanasi, and other sensitive districts. The Ram temple complex, railway station, major roads, and accommodation facilities were placed under multi-layered surveillance, with police in both uniform and plain clothes monitoring crowds.

Authorities emphasized strict verification of visitors, with hotels and dharamshalas instructed to maintain detailed records. Vehicle checks, ID verification, and crowd management patrols were intensified to ensure peace.

Key Highlights

- Ayodhya turned into a fortress with barricades on all routes leading to the Ram temple.
- Multi-layered monitoring around the temple, railway station, and key public areas.
- Hotels and dharamshalas required to maintain visitor records for police verification.
- Vehicle checks, ID verification, and surveillance teams deployed across Uttar Pradesh.
- Security heightened in Mathura and Varanasi, including Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Kashi Vishwanath temple.
- PAC, RAF, and plainclothes officers tasked with crowd management and intelligence gathering.

These measures underscore the government’s determination to maintain peace and order on a day of historical sensitivity.

Sources: Moneycontrol, Mathrubhumi, Telangana Today, Hindustan Times