Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India] : With security being one of the major factors in the upcoming Pran Pratishtha programme in Ram Mandir on January 22, Praveen Kumar, Inspector General (IG) said that the people of Ayodhya is ready to become host and police is making use of technology for security enhancement.
Praveen Kumar told ANI that CCTVs are installed at various places and they are also using Artificial Technology (AI) to enhance their security.
“Ayodhya has been sensitive in security matterssince the beginning. We have communicated to every person here to be alert and careful. The people of the entire Ayodhya are ready to host and are giving full cooperation in security. We are getting valuable input from places. We have also made maximum utilization of technology for security. CCTV cameras have been installed at various places and are also using ‘AI’ in this,” he said.
“Not only have we enhanced our patrolling power but we are keeping an eye through control rooms and drones. There is also constant coordination with bordering districts. We have held a meeting with 180 local people, they are also working as multiple force,” he added.
The Inspector General of Ayodhya further said that for the VVIPs, security has been done as per protocol.
“We do traffic diversion according to crowd management. We have given alternative routes to heavy vehicles like trucks. All security for VVIPs has been done as per protocol. Special attention has been given to safety standards,” Praveen Kumar said.
Meanwhile, a meeting was held on Saturday between Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, a trust constituted to look after the construction and management of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, and government officials here in the temple town ahead of the much-awaited ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla.
Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, General Secretary, Champat Rai, was also present in the meeting.
Divisional Commissioner Gaurav Dayal said, “We had a meeting with the trust officials. Where the guests will stay, their mode of commuting, car movement, and car parking. The whole plan was discussed with the trust, and their suggestions were also taken.”
“All minute details were discussed… All arrangements are under control and there are no issues,” he added.