In the run-up to the Ram Temple consecration ceremony, the Uttar Pradesh government has tightened security in Ayodhya through land, air, and water surveillance.
This involves extensive use of technology alongside the deployment of manual agencies. While the Yogi government has deployed a huge force of UP Police, including ATS, STF, PAC, UPSSF in Ayodhya, it is also using technologies such as AI, anti-drone systems, and CCTV cameras to monitor activities across the city.
Additionally, an NDRF contingent has also been deployed along the Sarayu river and ghats. Furthermore, Ayodhya is implementing bar-coding for the security of guests.
Ayodhya IG Praveen Kumar said that a huge force has been deployed in Ayodhya for the Ram Mandir’s consecration ceremony. The security of the Dham has been divided into two zones — red and yellow.
He further said that central agencies such as CRPF and NDRF have also been stationed. Besides, cooperation of Intelligence Bureau and Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is also being taken.
The security team includes over 100 DSPs from various districts of the state, nearly 325 inspectors, and 800 sub-inspectors. Additionally, before the main event, 11,000 personnel from the police and paramilitary forces will be deployed.
For VIP security, three DIGs, 17 SPs, 40 ASPs, 82 DSPs, 90 inspectors, over 1,000 constables, and four companies of PAC have been assigned.
The IG mentioned that the force is being increased in view of the programme. Moreover, emphasis is placed on better coordination between all agencies involved in security operations to plug any loopholes. Special arrangements have also been made for tight rail security.
Adequate additional security personnel have been provided for GRP. The forces deployed in Ayodhya are receiving behavioural training to ensure proper interactions with devotees and guests. Furthermore, 250 police guides have been appointed to provide information about the tourist spots, while a digital tourist app will be launched on January 14.
The Yogi government is utilising the latest technology to tighten the security in Ayodhya. In this regard, the entire city is being monitored through ITMS of Municipal Corporation, CCTV through police, control room and public CCTVs. For this purpose, 1,500 CCTV cameras have been integrated with ITMS.
In the yellow zone, facial recognition AI-based big screens have been integrated with ITMS at 10,715 locations.
Additionally, arrangements for OFC-linked cameras have been made. The entire security system is making extensive use of AI technology. Furthermore, the anti-drone system is fully active.
The highly sensitive red and yellow zones of Ayodhya have also been secured through an anti-drone system. Through this, any drone flying within a radius of 5 kilometers can be located. This system manufactured by an Israeli company is the world’s most modern technology with which any drone can be deactivated.
The entire city has been equipped with 12 anti-drone systems, allowing monitoring of all activities on land, water, and in the air.
