Sttrict vigil is being maintained at Ayodhya and its nearby places on 23rd anniversary of demolition of Babri Masjid in Uttar Pradesh. The Faizabad district administration has stepped up security and is taking all possible measures to maintain peace ahead of the VHP’s announced program to celebrate the day as ‘Hindu Swabhiman Diwas’ later today. The district administration conducted a high-level security meeting in Ayodhya ahead of the planned event.
Faizabad District Magistrate Anil Dheengra said that administration is extra cautious and keeping a close vigil so the communal harmony is not disturbed. Heavy police force has been deployed at the venue of the VHP’s event in Ayodhya under the supervision of senior officials. Forces have been kept on high alert in the twin towns of Faizabad and Ayodhya, DM said.