Ayodhya turns into fortress ahead of ground-breaking for Lord Ram temple

Ayodhya district borders will be sealed this evening, only locals and those with passes to be let in after proper screening and security checks

Ahead of the ground breaking ceremony for the grandiose Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya on August 5, the temple town has been turned into a virtual fortress with different agencies taking over the security net. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present at the event.

The Ayodhya district borders will be completely sealed this evening, considering high threat perception and the presence of VVIPs at the foundation laying ceremony on Wednesday afternoon. Only local residents and those with valid passes would be let in after proper screening and security checks.

According to sources, about 3,500 policemen, 40 companies of Provincial