Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh): Multi-layered security arrangements have been put in place in the temple town of Ayodhya with drones being used to monitor the situation ahead of the apex court judgment in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case.
Be it the area near the Ramjanmabhoomi police station, "karyashala" of Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas or other parts of the town, policemen could be seen checking two-wheelers.
Elaborating on the security arrangements, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) PV Ramasastry told reporters, "Adequate forces have been provided to Ayodhya and all sensitive districts of the state in good measure. The force has been sufficiently strengthened in terms of CAPF and PAC companies."
He said that not only their number had been increased but the efficiency of the deployed forces was also being improved for the past two months by giving them better equipment and training.
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Apart from this, senior officers were also involved in planning, he said.
When asked whether drone cameras will be used for monitoring purposes, Ramasastry said, "Drone cameras are being used in the preparatory phase so that the deployment of the forces can be planned correctly."
He said drone cameras would also be used to closely monitor vulnerable spots and rooftops to prevent the accumulation of stones.
"For the past couple of months, efforts have been made to increase effectiveness and efficiency of the security personnel," he said.
When asked on the possibility of deploying the NSG, the ADG said, "Not any. The NSG is available at their bases for any eventuality. We have deployed ATS units, bomb diffusion squads, anti-sabotage and quick response teams."
He informed that for more than a month, police had been trying to build confidence among people.
"Stress has been laid on confidence-building measures," he said, adding that police had undertaken patrolling and different sections of society, be it the dharma gurus, traders or academics had been contacted.
"The basic aim of the outreach is to instil a feeling of security," he said.
Speaking on security arrangements, ADG (Prosecution) Ashutosh Pandey said, "Sixty companies of the PAC and paramilitary forces have been deployed. As many as 10 drone cameras and CCTVs at 30 crossings have been installed."