Restrictions on movement of trucks, buses to Ayodhya lifted

Uttar Pradesh administration on Monday lifted restrictions on the movement of trucks and buses in Ayodhya, but said it would continue to keep a strict watch on the movement of 'ram sewaks' in large numbers. Restriction on the movement of locals was also lifted and situation in the temple town was fast returning to normalcy, a home department spokesman told reporters.

The deployment of forces is being reduced gradually, he said.

However, all necessary security steps would continue to ensure compliance of the Supreme Court order in connection with the acquired land, the spokesman said. The state government has sought the directives of the Centre with regard to the safe keeping of the carved stones donated by the VHP on March 15, he said.

Presently the 'shilas' have been kept at the Dashrath Mahal under the supervision of the district administration, but the final instructions on its safe keeping would be given by the Centre, he said.
Bureau Report