Security upped in Ayodhya after Pannun threat

AYODHYA: The temple town has been transformed into a virtual fortress in response to a threat from Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of US-based banned pro-Khalistan group SFJ. In a social media message, he had vowed: “We will shake the foundations of Ayodhya...”

Pannun, who advocates for Punjab’s cessation, had also warned of attacks at Hindu temples in Canada on Nov 16 and 17. Surveillance measures have been ramped up and CCTV & drone cameras are monitoring key areas, particularly around Ram Janmabhoomi complex.

from PAC, CRPF, and UP Special Security Force have been deployed to ensure maximum security at sensitive areas. “Following the threat, we have strengthened security,” said SSP RK Nayyar said. Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi said, “A thorough review of security protocols has been conducted.”