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Security Tightened In Ayodhya Ahead Of Babri Masjid Demolition Anniversary

Officials in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, announced on Tuesday that the local government has increased security in front of the anniversary of the destruction of the Babri Masjid.
On the eve of the incident’s commemoration on December 6, which is the 31st anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, Ayodhya Police said that tightened security measures have been put in place throughout the city to prevent any unfortunate happenings.

Violence broke out across the nation in 1992 following the demolition of the Babri Mosque. According to authorities, everybody traveling into and out of the city was observed by CCTV cameras, and their identity cards were also inspected.

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Additionally, authorities say that the police have increased the number of car inspections in different parts of Ayodhya. Meanwhile, Ayodhya SSP Rajkaran Nayyar asked people to stop disseminating rumors and confusing 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.

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“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 a special focus on important places,” the SSP added.

The Babri Masjid was demolished on December 6, 1992, in Ayodhya by a large group of ‘kar sevaks’. In a series of events that followed, a large number of Muslim residents in Ayodhya were ransacked, torched, and destroyed. Riots broke out in different parts of the country in which over 1,000 people were killed.

Srushti Sharma

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