Faizabad: The Faizabad district administration has put on high alert and is taking maintain peace ahead of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s (VHP) event on Sunday to mark the 23rd anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition.
Faizabad district magistrate Vivek Kumar and senior superintendent of police Anant Dev jointly monitored the security arrangements. Intelligence reports have suggested that the gathering at the VHP event may see a breach of the peace, police sources said.
VHP spokesman Sharad Sharma has said that ‘Hindu Swabhimaan Diwas’ (Hindu Respect Day) will be observed tomorrow. “We have sent invites through social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. We are hopeful that a large number of people will turn up,” he said.
Faizabad District Magistrate Anil Dheengra said, “We are extra cautious and keeping a close vigil so the communal harmony is not disturbed.”
Police sources said, heavy police force has been deployed at the venue of the VHP’s event in Ayodhya under the supervision of senior officials and temples in Ayodhya and Faizabad have been asked to maintain a visitors’ register and record the name of every outstation pilgrim. Police are also keeping a close watch on anti-social elements in both cities.
