India, July 4 -- LUCKNOW The state government on Thursday allotted eight-acre land in Ayodhya Cantonment on a 99-year lease to the Union ministry of home affairs to set up a National Security Guard (NSG) hub.

The decision was taken at a state cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Yogi Adityanath. The step is aimed at strengthening security in the temple town and sensitive establishments nearby.

The NSG team in Ayodhya will be the first responder in case of a security threat to the newly constructed Ram Mandir and for any emergency situation in the region.

"In view of the enhanced security requirements of Ayodhya and nearby sensitive establishments, the district administration had proposed that land measuring eight acres be leased t...