Security tightened in Ayodhya

Ayodhya, Nov 24: The authorities have tightened security arrangements in Ayodhya for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on Tuesday to ceremonially hoist a saffron flag on the spire of the Ram temple, symbolising the completion of its construction, officials said on Monday.

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, an impenetrable security cover has been established (in Ayodhya), ensuring strict law-and-order management across the city, an official statement said.

A total of 6,970 security personnel, including commandos from the ATS, NSG snipers, cyber experts, and technical teams have been deployed, it said.