AYODHYA, Sept. 30 -- A ban has been imposed on the burning of effigies of demon king Ravana, his son Meghnad and brother Kumbhkaran in Ayodhya for security reasons, said circle officer, Ayodhya, Devesh Chaturvedi.

Besides Ravana's 240 foot effigy, 190-foot Kumbhkaran and Meghnad effigies were to be burned on Dussehra in Ayodhya. The programme was to be organised by Ayodhya's Film Kalakar Ramlila Samiti. The construction of effigies had been going on for a month in Ram Katha Park.

The Ayodhya CO said the organising Ramlila Samiti had not taken permission for the programme yet. He said that action was taken when its construction was seen during patrolling. He said the programme of Film Kalakar Ramlila Samiti is not traditional.

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