Security has been beefed up at Shahi Eidgah in Mathura after Hindu organisations announced their plans to organise religious programs at Shahi Eidgah on December 6.
SP City Mathura, Martand Prakash Singh, while speaking about the security arrangements, said, “The entire city of Mathura has been divided into two zones and seven sectors, after which duties have been allotted to police personnel. The incharge of the zones are Additional SP (ASP), and the incharge of the sectors are Deputy SP. We have also been provided with 2 PACs (Provincial Armed Constabulary) and one company paramilitary force.”
He said that more than 500 police officials from the civil police have been deployed at important checkpoints.
Intensive checking of hotels, parking, and public places is being done near Shri Krishna’s birthplace and Shahi Idga squad, LIU, and bomb disposal squad are also involved, while the dog in checking.
As per reports, there will be a ban on vehicles on the roads leading to Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Shahi Eidgah starting tomorrow morning. Aadhaar cards of people going towards Shahi Eidgah are also being checked.
Hindu organisations celebrate December 6 as Shaurya Diwas (bravery day), for it was on this day (December 6, 1992) that the Babri Masjid was demolished and the metaphorical foundation stone of Ram Mandir was laid down.
