New Delhi, September 20: The Centre has asked all states, particularly sensitive Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka, to give “top most priority” in beefing up security to deal with any law and order problem that may arise after the court verdict on Ayodhya title suits on Friday.
The Home Ministry has identified 32 sensitive locations across the country — four of them in Uttar Pradesh — where there is a potential to “evoke sharp reactions” following the verdict and asked concerned states to be fully alert there.
Against the demand of 63,000 paramilitary personnel to deal with any situation arising out of the Allahabad High Court verdict, the Central government will provide 5,200 armed guard, including Rapid Action Force, to Uttar Pradesh — a decision the state government termed as “insufficient”.
–Agencies