Security stepped up ahead of Babri demolition anniversary

Ayodhya, November 16

Security arrangements in Ayodhya have been strengthened ahead of the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition on December 6, a top official said today.

Security around Ramjanmabhoomi, which falls in the ‘red zone’ high-security area, has been stepped up and other landmark religious sites around it are also under tight vigil, Ayodhya DM Anuj Jha said.

“We had kept a hawk-eye vigil across the temple town and other parts of the district till the verdict, and security will remain intensified till the Babri (Masjid) demolition anniversary,” he said.

“Our next challenge would be to maintain calm, peace and harmony on December 6, though I am positive that people of Ayodhya will display utmost maturity as they are peace-loving,” Jha said.

The Ayodhya security cover has four zones — red zone for the 2.77 acres disputed site, yellow zone for the city, green zone for the district and blue zone for the neighbouring areas of the district. Streets in red zone areas and those leading to the zone will be kept under tight watch till December 6, the DM said. — PTI