In Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya, the local
administration has tightened security ahead of the anniversary of the Babri
Masjid demolition to prevent any untoward incidents, officials said on Tuesday.
December 6 marks the 31st anniversary of
the Babri Masjid demolition and on the eve of the commemoration of the
incident, Ayodhya Police said they have made strict security arrangements in
the city to avoid violence similar to 1992.
Police have been monitoring the people
visiting to and from the city through CCTV cameras and checking their identity
cards. Additionally, police have also intensified vehicle checking in various
areas of Ayodhya.
Ayodhya SSP Rajkaran Nayyar, meanwhile, appealed
to people to refrain from spreading rumours and creating confusion amongst the
public.
“The police administration in various
areas of Ayodhya district is prepared and they have been divided into teams for
different sectors. Police forces from nearby districts have also been called
in. The Pradeshik Armed Constabulary (PAC) of the UP Police is also here. A
comprehensive police system has been created to avoid untoward incidents,” he
said.
“Our information system and social media
team are active and alert in keeping a check on any information shared through
such platforms. No one should try to spread rumours or create confusion.
Overall, the police deployment has been made as per the requirement, with
special focus on important places,” added the SSP.
ANI
