Ayodhya Verdict: CJI to Meet UP Chief Secy

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi called up Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary and the Director-General of Police (DGP) on Friday to ascertain the state's preparedness in the run-up to the Supreme Court verdict on the Ram Temple issue.

According to sources, the CJI will meet officers of UP to ensurelaw and order remains intact in UP after the ruling. UP CM Yogi Adityanath alsoheld a late-night video conference with the state's top civil and policeofficials, divisional commissioners and district magistrates.

The government has decided to deploy two helicopters as standbyas a part of the security arrangements. A source said that 20 temporary jailshave also been set up, while close to rapid reaction force (RRF) will be onvigil at 78 places.

According to an official release issued by the government, itstates that the chief minister reviewed the law and order situation in each districtand gave necessary directions to ensure normalcy. It was also decided that astate-level control room will be set up in Lucknow. Every district will alsohave a separate control room, the release said.

The chief minister also warned that strict action will be takenagainst anyone trying to disturb the law and order. The apex court is likely todeliver its verdict on the Ayodhya title suit before November 17.