Massive Crowds Overwhelm Security at Ayodhya Ram Temple

Overview

• Devotees broke through security lines at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya amid a huge rush for 'Darshan' of Ram Lalla on Tuesday.
• Around 3 lakh devotees could offer prayers during the day while as many were waiting for their turn outside, according to officials.
• A thousand security personnel will remain deployed at the temple for the next few days, according to RAF deputy commandant Arun Kumar Tiwari.
• Inspector-General of Police Ayodhya, Praveen Kumar, urged people not to hurry and schedule their visit after two weeks.
• More than 2.5 lakh devotees have so far offered prayers to Ram Lalla in Ayodhya's Ram Temple on Tuesday and a similar number of devotees are awaiting the darshan, the UP government officials said.