Ayodhya, Jan. 10 -- Ayodhya Food Commissioner, Manik Chandra Singh, on Saturday announced a strict ban on non-vegetarian food in hotels and restaurants within Ayodhya Dham.

The ban includes online deliveries, and authorities will penalise platforms violating the rule.

Speaking to ANI, Food Commissioner Ayodhya Manik Chandra Singh said, "... Non-vegetarian food has been banned from being served in hotels and restaurants in Ayodhya Dham."

Singh also announced to take action against hotels and delivery platforms flouting rules.

"However, online delivery was still taking place through various platforms. We are ensuring that in these areas, meat will neither be served nor delivered through online platforms. We will also ensure that deliver...