Security tightened in Ayodhya as Muslims remember attack on Babri Masjid

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AYODHYA: Hundreds of security personnel dotted the roads and bylanes while vehicles and rest-houses were being thoroughly checked in the city ahead of the 26th anniversary of an attack on Babri mosque on Thursday.

The Muslim outfits have said they will observe ‘Yaum-e-Gham’ (day of sorrow) and ‘Yaum-e-Syah’ (black day).

Over 2,500 police personnel, besides Rapid Action Force and paramilitary CRPF, have been deployed as part of multi-layered security in Ayodhya including in and around the site and several parts of Hanumangarhi area of the city, officials said.