The security has been beefed up throughout the country – especially in Uttar Pradesh ahead of Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court's judgment on Ayodhya title suite on Thursday. The Centre has prepared a contingency plan to meet any eventuality after the verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute case. Security forces have been mobilised at 16 strategic locations across the country for swift deployment, if needed. In Uttar Pradesh, Police and Administrative Officers in all the districts have been asked to ensure that anti-social elements do not disturb law and order and vitiate communal harmony in the state. The Centre has provided about 54 companies of Central Paramilitary forces to the state for security purposes. Additional forces are already deployed in and around at disputed site in Ayodhya and the Allahabad High Court for their security. AIR Lucknow correspondent reports that Chief Minister Mayawati reviewed the law and order situation and arrangements are being made to maintain peace in the state. She directed officials to deal strictly with anti-social elements. Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Secretary, Shashank Shekhar Singh told media persons that law enforcing agencies have been directed to keep eyes on all historical, religious and social building and monuments. Security forces conducted flag march in different district including Ayodhya and Faizabad, Varanasi, Allahabad, Etah, Kanpur and some parts of old Lucknow to instill sense of security among common men. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has appealed to the people of the state to maintain peace.
News On AIR | September 29, 2010 8:30 AM
Security beefed up in UP ahead of Ayodhya title suite verdict on Thursday; Centre prepares a contingency plan