NSG snipers, 10,000 CCTV cameras, AI-powered drones watch over Ayodhya
Hindustan TimesA day before the 'pran prathishtha' of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the city turned into a fortress with police and security agencies pulling no punches. 10,000 CCTV cameras and drones equipped with artificial intelligence are the hi-tech help that has been roped in to ensure overall security. Along with the state police department, central forces like the Rapid Action Force and the National Disaster Response Force are actively involved in the security preparations. -The entire district is equipped with approximately 10,000 CCTV cameras, and coordination has been established with central and state agencies, as highlighted by the special DG. -Nearly 100 SSF commandos, trained by the National Security Guard in highly specialised anti-terror tactics, have been deployed at key vantage positions in and around the temple complex, the Times of India reported, citing sources.