Ayodhya, May 31: The Faizabad administration today granted permission to Muslim contesting parties to witness excavation in a trench in the acquired land here. The CRPF had earlier prohibited Muslim parties to witness excavation prompting them to lodge a protest with the administration.

Central Sunni Waqf Board's counsel Jafaryab Jilani was present to witness the digging.

Twelve articles including moulded bricks were recovered during digging today, sources said. Bureau Report