Security has been tightened up throughout the country especially in Uttar Pradesh. the Centre has taken adequate measures and deployed enough security forces all over the country to assist the state governments to maintain peace. In the twin city Ayodhya and Faizabad, about 74 companies of central Para military forces and state police have been deployed. Uttar Pradesh government has also pressed helicopters into service for keeping a close vigil on the roof-tops, narrow lanes and other places in the sensitive areas. A control room has also been set-up in Lucknow so that people can apprise police about any important or confidential information regarding untoward incidents. The numbers are 0522-2206901, 9454402508, 9454402509, 9454402510, 9307100100, 9984100100. Ban on bulk cell phone text messaging is still continuing.In other states specially Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra the security has been beefed up ahead of the verdict.The life is normal in Ayodhya and Faizabad and security forces are on high alert at every location in both the towns. Senior Administrative and Police officers are continuously taking round of Ayodhya and faizabad to maintain law and order. Security forces are taking out Flag march in Ayodhya today also. The Senior Police Superintendent of Police of Faizabad RK S Rathore told AIR Correspondent this afternoon that security personnel are placed in their full strength. He said that any unlawful activity will be dealt strictly .He told AIR there is no restriction of any movement but clarifies that if any unwanted elements found on streets would be detained if necessary. Meanwhile the Ayodhya’s district hospital is also been keep ready for any emergency requirements. According to Medical Superintendent of Government Hospital of Ayodhya Dr Nanak Saran that with ten Ambulances are ready and treatment could be provided to five hundred people at any given time.
News On AIR | September 30, 2010 5:19 PM
Security tightens at sensitive places across the country