UP Anti-Terrorist Squad Detains 3 Suspects From Ayodhya Ahead Of Ram Temple Ceremony

Ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Temple, the UP ATS detained three suspicious individuals from Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya.

Security personnel stand guard outside the Hanuman Garhi Temple, ahead of the consecration ceremony of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, in Ayodhya.

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) detained three suspicious individuals from Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya on Thursday, as reported by news agency ANI. This comes as Ayodhya gears up for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla, which is set to take place on January 22.

Speaking about the incident, the Uttar Pradesh Special Director General of Police (Law and Order), Prashant Kumar, said on Thursday that the State Anti-Terrorist Squad detained three suspicious persons during checking in Ayodha district. DGP Kumar further stated that these suspects are being interrogated.

"As part of the checking campaign being conducted on the instructions of the State Government and Police Headquarters, three suspicious persons have been detained by UP-ATS from Ayodhya district. These suspects are being interrogated," DGP Kumar said, as quoted by ANI. "Till now, their connection with any terrorist organisation has not come to light," he added.

Security Beefed Up In Ayodhya

The Uttar Pradesh government has tightened security in the city by bolstering surveillance through drones. According to ANI, the state government has incorporated technologies such as night vision devices (NVD) and CCTV cameras to monitor activities across the city.

Earlier, Ayodhya IG Praveen Kumar told ANI, "We have tried to incorporate all types of technologies into drones, including NVD, infrared cameras, and CCTV for security." Additional Superintendent of Police, Pravin Ranjan Singh, stated earlier that they are monitoring through drones to catch any unusual activity or things in the city.

"We are doing surveillance through drones to catch any unusual activity or things in the city. We are also observing the roofs of buildings and houses to find any different or odd objects," Singh said earlier, as quoted by ANI.

Preparations are underway in full swing for the Ram Temple inauguration on January 22, which will draw dignitaries and people from all walks of life. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the installation of the idol of Ram Lalla at the grand temple on January 22.