Ayodhya: Security arrangements in full swing ahead of Ram Mandir 'Bhoomi Pujan' event; here's all you need to know

Uttar Pradesh Chief secretary Rajendra Kumar Tiwari takes stock of preparations for ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit for Bhumi Pujan, in Ayodhya on Friday. (ANI Photo)

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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also be himself visiting the temple city tomorrow (i.e. August 1, Sunday) to take stock of the security and safety situation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya on August 5 for the "Bhoomi Pujan" ceremony to begin the construction of a grand Ram Temple. He will be laying the foundation stone in the proposed site for the holy temple so that the construction of the Ram Mandir can finally begin.

According to reports, the Prime Minister's travel route will be closely monitored and guarded and the entire security arrangement across the route has been ramped up.

Police personnel checking vehicles ahead of the Ayodhya's Ram Janm Bhumi Poojan event. (ANI Photo)

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The local administration has also held a series of meetings with security forces ahead of the Ram Temple event on August 5, in which a number of important politicians and high-profile members of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust are expected to be present.

Security tightened ahead of the foundation stone laying ceremony of Ram Temple, in Ayodhya (Photo: ANI)

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The Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Ayodhya has said that the security arrangements for foundation stone laying ceremony of Ram Temple on August 5 are in place. COVID-19 protocols will be followed. He requested everyone to not let more than five people gather at a place. Route diversions at 12 places have been to ease traffic movement.

Security arrangements for foundation stone laying ceremony of Ram Temple on August 5 in place. COVID protocols will be followed. Requesting everyone to not let more than 5 people gather at a place. Also planned route diversions at 12 places to ease traffic movement: Ayodhya SSP pic.twitter.com/FXt0pSvUpq

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Barricades placed in Saryu River as a mark to restrict the devotees to cross the danger mark, ahead of foundation stone laying ceremony of Ram Temple, in Ayodhya. (Photo: ANI)

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According to reports, the security details be handled by the Special Protection Group (SPG) officers, as well as police personnel who have tested negative for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The 'Bhoomi Pujan' ceremony in Ayodhya at the site for the proposed Ram temple on August 5 will be telecast live by public broadcaster Doordarshan. Authorities have requested followers to witness the event on their televisions to avoid unnecessary crowding at the venue.