Security Tightened In Mathura Ahead Of Babri Masjid Demolition Anniversary

Ahead of the anniversary of Babri Masjid's demolition on December 6, security has been tightened in Mathura to avoid any untoward incident as the city is facing a dispute similar to that of Babri.

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New Delhi: Ahead of the anniversary of Babri Masjid's demolition on December 6, security has been tightened in Mathura to avoid any untoward incident as the city is facing a dispute similar to that of Babri-Ayodhya.

December 6 marks the date on which Babri Masjid was demolished by the Karsevaks in 1992. Four Right-wing groups, the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, Srikrishna Janmabhumi Nirman Nyas, Narayani Sena, and the Srikrishna Mukti Dal, had sought permission to hold non-traditional programs on the day, officials told PTI.

The Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha had also sought permission to install a Lord Krishna idol in his “actual birthplace” which it claims to be inside a nearby mosque.

However, the permission was denied by the District Magistrate Navneet Singh Chahal who said that the question of granting permission for an activity which may disrupt peace does not arise, reported PTI.

Another group said that they would install the idol in the Shahi Idgah after a “Maha Abhishek.”

In wake of these incidents, Mathra was divided into three zones for security purposes, and the security forces have been deployed there. The area which has Katra Keshav Dev temple and the Shahi Idgah has been demarcated as the red zone with most security.

“Adequate force has also been deployed at every entry point of Mathura,” Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Grover said.

He added that the checking at the entry points has been intensified along with the imposition of section 144 of the CrPC which restricts the gathering of more than four persons at a place.

The idol installation at the Shahi Idgah threats has come amid the hearing of a case by the local court for the “removal” of the 17th century mosque.