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Defence
UP Approves 3 Rifles and 14 Search Mirrors for Ram Temple Security
✍️ News18
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 05:37 PM
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Uttar Pradesh has sanctioned the addition of three rifles and fourteen search mirrors to strengthen security at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the procurement of three rifles and fourteen search mirrors to enhance the security infrastructure at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The decision, announced by the state security department, aims to provide additional protective measures for the temple premises.
The rifles are intended for use by trained security personnel stationed at the temple complex, while the search mirrors will aid in thorough inspections of visitors and goods entering the site. Both items are part of a broader strategy to mitigate potential threats and ensure the safety of pilgrims.
Officials highlighted that the new equipment will be integrated into existing security protocols, complementing the current force and surveillance systems. The move follows growing concerns over crowd management and the need for heightened vigilance at the iconic shrine.
The state has not yet released a detailed schedule for the deployment of the rifles and mirrors, but it confirmed that the procurement will be completed in the coming weeks.
The rifles are intended for use by trained security personnel stationed at the temple complex, while the search mirrors will aid in thorough inspections of visitors and goods entering the site. Both items are part of a broader strategy to mitigate potential threats and ensure the safety of pilgrims.
Officials highlighted that the new equipment will be integrated into existing security protocols, complementing the current force and surveillance systems. The move follows growing concerns over crowd management and the need for heightened vigilance at the iconic shrine.
The state has not yet released a detailed schedule for the deployment of the rifles and mirrors, but it confirmed that the procurement will be completed in the coming weeks.