UP: Security tightened in Ayodhya, cops keep close vigil at check post

Ahe of Supreme Court's verdict in Ram Mandir Babri Masjid title dispute case, security in Ayodhya district, Uttar Presh has been tightened. Earlier, District Magistrate Court imposed Section-144 in district on Monday. decision was also taken considering upcoming festivals.

Speaking about security measures Circle Office Aman Singh said, "Security has been tightened. Police officials are checking people at main points in district. environment is peaceful here. We have appealed to people for t paying heed to rumours and inform police about such rumour mongers."

Section 144 will be in effect till December 10, District Magistrate Anuj Kumar Jha h said in order. "Decision to impose Section-144 also taken in consideration of upcoming festivals," Ayodhya District Magistrate, Anuj Kumar Jha h said.

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Mediation panel on Ayodhya case

On September 16, a fresh plea was me by a Hindu and a Muslim party seeking resumption of mediation process for amicable settlement of land dispute in Ayodhya by mediation panel. top court Wednesday reserved its verdict in title dispute after a marathon hearing of 40 days.

Fourteen appeals have been filed in apex court against 2010 Allahab High Court judgment, delivered in four civil suits, that 2.77-acre land in Ayodhya is partitioned equally among three parties -- Sunni Waqf Board, Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla. On December 6, 1992, Babri Masjid, constructed at disputed site in 16th century by Shia Muslim Mir Baqi, was demolished.

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Judgement on vember 17

judgment in matter is to be prounced by vember 17, day Chief Justice of India will demit office. apex court h on August 6, commenced day-to-day proceedings in case as mediation proceedings initiated to find amicable resolution h failed.

Bench h taken te of report of three-member panel, comprising Justice FMI Kallifulla, spiritual guru and founder of Art of Living Foundation Sri Sri Ravishankar and senior vocate and rewned mediator Sriram Panchu, that mediation proceedings, which went on for about four months, did t result in any final settlement and it h to decide matter pending before it.

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(with ANI inputs)