Unseen Guardians: Cyber Teams and Drones Guard Ayodhya for Modi’s National Ceremony

Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s supervision, Ayodhya has been transformed into a highly secured zone for the historic ceremony. Nearly 7,000 security personnel including ATS commandos, NSG sniper units, cyber experts, and technical teams have been deployed to cover every inch of the city and temple area. Key technological measures include an anti-drone system, extensive CCTV coverage, and real-time monitoring by cyber commandos to counter cyber threats.

Key highlights:

6,970 personnel deployed, including specialized commandos and cyber experts.

Anti-drone technology operational to protect airspace around the temple premises.

Over 90 cyber experts and 4 cyber commando teams monitor digital security.

Deployment of bomb squads, dog squads, VVIP protection teams, and rapid response units.

Integration of advanced scanning equipment: X-ray scanners, handheld metal detectors, and vehicle scanners.

Sniper surveillance and high-rise monitoring cover key routes and crowd areas.

Strict crowd management with barrier systems, parking management, and emergency medical teams.

Security overseen by senior officials ensuring seamless coordination and swift emergency response.

This high-tech security infrastructure reflects India’s focus on blending technology with traditional law-and-order practices for safeguarding significant national events.

Sources: Hindustan Times, The CSR Journal, ABP Live, Economic Times