Ayodhya, Jan. 13 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has tightened security in Ayodhya ahead of the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram in the grand temple on January 22 through land, air, and water surveillance.

This involves extensive use of technology alongside the deployment of manual agencies. While the Yogi government has deployed a huge force of UP Police including ATS, STF, PAC, UPSSF in Ayodhya, it is also using technologies such as AI, anti-drone systems and CCTV cameras to monitor activities across the city.

The NDRF contingent has been deployed along the Sarayu River and ghats. Ayodhya is also implementing bar coding for the security of guests.

Inspector General of Police (IG) Ayodhya zone Praveen Kumar said that as per Chief Minis...