In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit, a major inspection campaign was conducted across several colonies of the Kotwali Cantonment area of Ayodhya on Friday (November 21). Police teams moved door-to-door in Jalpa Colony, Sadar Bazaar, neighbourhoods around the Army area, and nearby residential pockets. They verified tenants as well as outsiders. Houses occupied by tenants were thoroughly checked. Officials recorded their identity, mobile numbers, permanent addresses, and details of all frequent visitors. Police asked temporary labourers and students residing in many homes to show their valid identity cards.
Suspicious Vehicles Scrutinised
Simultaneously, the Police examined old, abandoned and suspicious vehicles that had been parked for days. Vehicles without number plates or those found stationary for a long time were immediately checked and verified. Even the Police issued notices. Officials checked the documents of the vehicle owners and recorded their phone numbers and addresses. According to Cantt in-charge Pankaj Singh, an intensive drive was being conducted to prevent any lapse during the Prime Minister’s visit and the flag-hoisting ceremony. He appealed to residents to report newly arriving individuals and to avoid renting rooms without proper identification checks.
SPG Team Reviews Security Layers in Ayodhya
Ahead of PM Modi’s flag-hoisting event, an SPG team reached Ayodhya on Friday and inspected all program venues. The team assessed details of the VIP movement route and examined every layer of security arrangements. The flag-hoisting ceremony will be attended by PM Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, CM Yogi and Governor Anandiben Patel. Over six thousand guests have been invited, including industrialist Mukesh Ambani, prompting extensive security planning. A special unit of 250 trained constables has also been deployed for the Ram Janmabhoomi security, comprising skilled personnel from Barabanki, Amethi, Sultanpur and Ambedkar Nagar.
Special Force Deployed Around Temple Premises
Special Forces will be stationed at crucial points in and around the temple complex during the PM’s programme. During a briefing, SP Security Balramachari Dubey instructed the team on VIP routes, entry-exit points and public conduct. Moreover, for coordinated security, crowd management, and handling emergency situations, the Police provided detailed guidelines.
DM Directs Officials to Ensure Error-Free Arrangements
A review meeting chaired by District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde at the Collectorate checked preparations for the PM’s scheduled programme on November 25. The DM said that all arrangements and responsibilities assigned to departments must be completed within the stipulated time, maintaining full quality and accuracy. He directed officials to personally inspect the designated routes for incoming dignitaries and complete all preparations. It includes cultural stages set up along the route.
Media Arrangements Finalised
District Information Officer Santosh Dwivedi informed that a temporary media centre is being set up at the Hanuman Gufa parking area of the Municipal Corporation, while media vehicle parking will be arranged at Sphatik Shila. SSP Dr Gaurav Grover issued instructions to police officers regarding traffic, route diversions and security protocols. The meeting was attended by Ayodhya Development Authority Vice-Chairman Anurag Jain, CDO Krishna Kumar Singh, and the Temple Magistrate.
