Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ayodhya, where he's scheduled to hoist the Dharma Dhwaj (religious flag) atop the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, the entire city, particularly the temple complex, has been enveloped in an unprecedented security blanket. Ayodhya has effectively been transformed into a fortress to prevent any untoward incidents during this historic and significant occasion. Under the direct instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a massive police force and various special security units have been deployed to maintain law and order.
Comprehensive Security Blueprint Unveiled
The security plan is meticulously detailed and highly coordinated, ensuring comprehensive management from senior officials down to ground-level teams. According to an official statement, high-ranking officers have been strategically positioned for leadership, including Senior Superintendents of Police, Additional Superintendents of Police, Sector Officers, and a large number of Inspectors. This ensures that every sensitive point is adequately covered by trained personnel. This elevated level of security is deemed essential given the Prime Minister's presence and the anticipated large number of VVIPs in Ayodhya on Tuesday.
Massive Police Force Deployment
The scale of police deployment for the security arrangements is impressive. A total of 30 Superintendent of Police (SP) level officers, 90 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) level officers, 242 Sub-Inspectors, 1060 male Inspectors, and 80 female Sub-Inspectors have been assigned duties, while On top of that, 3090 male Head Constables and 448 female Head Constables are also part of the security cordon. To ensure smooth traffic management, over 800 personnel from the traffic department will also be on duty, preventing any disruptions during the Prime Minister's convoy movement and other VVIP transits, while minimizing inconvenience to the general public.
Active Contribution of Special Security Units
To further bolster the security framework, several specialized security units have been deployed, while these include the Bomb Detection Squad (BDS), Dog Squad, VVIP Security Inspection Team, Traffic Management Unit, Firefighting Unit, and Rapid Response Force. These units have been strategically positioned at various sensitive points across Ayodhya, while their primary responsibilities include crowd control, searching for suspicious activities, conducting inspections, and providing immediate response in any emergency situation. Every effort is being made to ensure that the temple premises and its surrounding areas remain completely secure.
Modern Technology and Elite Forces
Modern technology and elite forces are also being utilized to make the security impenetrable. Alongside the BDS units, X-ray inspection machines, CCTV cameras, special security vans, patrol units, and ambulance units have been made available. All these equipment and vehicles will play a crucial role in detecting and addressing any potential threats. In addition to the local police, a special team of ATS (Anti-Terrorist Squad) Commandos, an NSG (National Security Guard) Sniper Unit, and an Anti-Drone Unit have also been deployed to strengthen the security arrangements. This deployment is specifically aimed at countering aerial threats and any potential. Drone attacks, thereby ensuring the safety of the Prime Minister and other dignitaries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit marks a historic moment for the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The hoisting of the Dharma Dhwaj not only holds immense religious significance but also symbolizes the progress of the temple's construction and the resurgence of the nation's cultural heritage. On such a momentous occasion, a comprehensive and multi-layered security arrangement is natural and necessary to ensure that the ceremony proceeds peacefully and successfully. Ayodhya's transformation from a religious city into an impregnable fortress underscores the gravity and importance of this event.
