Ayodhya now impenetrable fort - No entry for people, route diverted, 20 thousand soldiers for security

Ram Mandir: All kinds of preparations are being finalized for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony to be held in Ayodhya tomorrow i.e. Monday, 22 January. Many big personalities of the country including Prime Minister Narendra Modi are going to be a part of the inauguration ceremony. For this, strict security arrangements have been made in Ramnagari. Entry of outsiders and vehicles has been banned in the city, while local people have been appealed not to go out. Police and ATS commandos have been deployed at every entry point here.

Tight security has been maintained at every nook and corner at the main venue as well. Outsiders have been banned from entering Ayodhya for the next 3 days from Saturday. Although people living in Ayodhya Dham and the city will be allowed to reach their homes, but for this it will be mandatory for them to show their identity cards. Ayodhya Dham will remain in high security zone from 20 to 22 January. Also, the police administration has appealed to the local people not to go out on Sunday and Tuesday (January 21 and 22).

आगामी प्राण प्रतिष्ठा समारोह के दृष्टिगत यातायात व्यवस्था सदृढ़ बनाने हेतु #ayodhyapolice द्वारा यातायात डायवर्जन के संदर्भ मे की गयी व्यवस्था के सम्बन्ध मे #SSP_अयोध्या @NayyarRajkaran की बाइट। #UPPolice pic.twitter.com/55meXcEGHC

— AYODHYA POLICE (@ayodhya_police) January 20, 2024

Many routes were diverted

In view of the arrival of a large number of saints, devotees and about 8 thousand celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani and Sachin Tendulkar in the Pran Pratistha ceremony in Ayodhya Dham, the route has been diverted from 8 pm on January 20. . Entry of outside vehicles inside the city has been banned since Saturday. Also, now only people living here, government vehicles or emergency vehicles will be allowed to enter the city. Also, only permitted vehicles will be able to enter.

It has been said by the police that the vehicles should be taken as per the diversion and also the necessary certificates will have to be kept with them. Vehicles coming from outside will be stopped and checked at many other entry points including Udaya Square, Naya Ghat and Saket Petrol Pump. Barricades have been installed in many important areas like Ram Mandir site and Lata Mangeshkar Chowk and these areas have been restricted for vehicles. The officials here are preparing to host a large number of people including many prominent personalities.

Appeal to local people to stay in their homes

People living in Ayodhya Dham will be allowed to go to their homes for the next 3 days. Also, people coming to Ayodhya Cantt area from other places of the district will not be stopped from coming. However, for this they will have to follow the diverted route. However, the administration has appealed to the local people not to come out of their homes on January 21 and 22 so that they do not have to face problems. An appeal has also been made to cooperate with the administration.

On the other hand, the Central Government has issued a strong warning to media outlets and social media platforms against publishing any false or manipulated content related to the incident in Ayodhya that may disturb communal harmony. According to the organizers of Pran Pratishtha, at least 14 couples from East, West, North, South and North-East parts of the country have been selected to host Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha.

Temple bathed with flowers and special lights

Now only 2 days are left for the consecration ceremony. The grand Ram temple has been decorated with flowers and special lights for the huge event. The entire city is filled with religious enthusiasm. The 51-inch statue of Ram Lalla, made by Mysore sculptor Arun Yogiraj, was placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Thursday afternoon. A large number of devotees have reached from Dharampath and Rampath to Hanumangarhi area.

SPG-CRPF also deployed in security

Security arrangements have been tightened in Ayodhya Dham. According to officials, more than 20 thousand officers and security personnel from central security agencies as well as state security and police agencies have been included in the security arrangements. Also, an anti-drone system has been installed to counter aerial threats during the program. Several agencies are involved, including Special Protection Group (SPG), National Security Guard (NSG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) para commandos, UP Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and UP Special Task Force (STF).

Along with PAC and UPSSF, the Intelligence Bureau team is also deployed for security. Artificial surveillance (AI) will also be used for security. Meanwhile, UP Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) personnel were seen patrolling the streets on Saturday. UP Police has deployed 3 DIGs for the function. Along with this, 17 IPS and 100 PPS level officers have also been deployed for security here. Apart from these, 325 inspectors, 800 sub inspectors and more than 1000 constables have also been deployed.