Three Ayodhya Suspects Are Detained by the UP Anti-Terrorist Squad

Ayodhya: On Thursday, in advance of the Ram Temple’s ‘Pran Pratishtha’ celebration on January 22, three suspected people from Ayodhya were taken into custody by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-terrorism Squad (ATS).

Three suspicious people were taken into custody by the State Anti-Terrorist Squad during a check in the Ayodha district, according to a statement released on Thursday by Prashant Kumar, the Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) of Uttar Pradesh.

Additionally, DGP Kumar said that these suspects are being questioned.

“Three suspicious individuals have been apprehended by UP-ATS from the Ayodhya area as part of the checking campaign being carried out on the directives of the State Government and Police Headquarters. Interrogations are underway with these individuals, DGP Kumar stated.

“Till now, their connection with any terrorist organisation has not come to light,” he said.

The announcement was made only a few days before the January 22 opening of the Ram Temple.

The Uttar Pradesh government has increased drone monitoring to strengthen security in the city.

To keep an eye on activity around the city, the state government has implemented technology including CCTV cameras and night vision devices (NVD).

Praveen Kumar, the IG of Ayodhya, had said to ANI, “We have tried to incorporate all types of technologies into drones, including NVD, infrared cameras, and CCTV for security.”

Prior to this, Additional Superintendent of Police Pravin Ranjan Singh said that they are using drones to scan the city in order to detect any suspicious behavior or objects.

“We are using drones for surveillance in order to detect any strange behavior or items inside the city. In addition, we are keeping an eye out for any unusual or unusual things on home and building rooftops,” Singh had previously said.

For the opening of the Ram Temple on January 22, which is expected to attract dignitaries and people from all walks of life, preparations are under way.

On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to witness the installation of the Ram Lalla statue at the great shrine.

On January 22, Lakshmi Kant Dixit, a priest from Varanasi, would carry out the principal rites of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla. The Amrit Mahotsav will be celebrated in Ayodhya from January 14 to January 22.

For the Indian people, Ayodhya—the birthplace of Lord Rama—has enormous spiritual, historical, and cultural importance.