UP police beefed up security in Ayodhya after threat call to carry out blasts in city

Ayodhya, December 03: Following the anonymous call which threatened to carry out a series of blasts in Ram Janmabhoomi at Ayodhya, the Uttar Police has increased security. It should be noted that the call has come ahead of the anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Mosque structure on December 6.

 

According to the UP police, around 11 am on Thursday, an unknown person called on the 112 service of Uttar Pradesh Police and threatened to carry out a series of blasts in Ayodhya city and blast the Ram Mandir.

A senior police officer said, "An unknown caller on Thursday afternoon called the emergency service number 112 and threatened to carry out a series of blasts in Ram Janam bhumi Ayodhya." The officer further added that they have identified the caller. "The call was made by a youth from Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, " added the officer.

 

 

The officer further added that security has been beefed up at all entry and exit points of the district. "Additional forces have been pumped in at railway stations and bus stands. The local police have been directed to keep an eye on all visitors staying in hotels and Dharamsala in the district and carry out search operations in hotels," added the officer.

"All vehicles entering the city are being thoroughly checked by police teams. A red alert has been sent to the bomb squad and dog squad," added the officer.

The police officer further added that Black Cat commandos have taken positions in the Ram Janambhoomi to prevent any kind of incident. The local police along with Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) carried out a route march in the Yellow Zone.

According to senior officers of Uttar Pradesh Police, the senior superintendent of police (SSP) Ayodhya is monitoring all security arrangements in the city after threat-call.

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