UP on Maximum Alert: Tight Security Deployed in Ayodhya and Mathura Ahead of Babri Masjid Demolition Anniversary

New Delhi | December 6, 2025 Uttar Pradesh has gone on maximum alert as authorities prepare for December 6, the anniversary of the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition. With Ayodhya and Mathura identified as the most sensitive locations in the state, police and security forces have implemented extensive measures to maintain law and order. The day holds historical and emotional significance for many communities, making it critical for authorities to ensure peace. In Mathura, barricades have been erected around the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi complex and the Shahi Eidgah Mosque, both key sites at the heart of long-standing disputes. The area has been divided into zones, super zones, and sectors for systematic monitoring. CCTV networks and drone surveillance are being extensively used to track movements, while security personnel conduct checks around religious sites, screening vehicles and monitoring crowds. Ayodhya is witnessing similar security intensity. With the Babri Masjid site holding deep historical significance, the police have divided the city into multiple surveillance zones and deployed personnel across major roads, temples, and religious complexes. In Vrindavan, prominent temples like the Banke Bihari Temple and Prem Mandir are under heightened watch. Units of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and Rapid Action Force (RAF) are on standby, with plain-clothes officers monitoring sensitive areas to ensure quick response if required. The long-standing Shahi Idgah Mosque dispute in Mathura adds to the sensitivity. The mosque was reportedly built during the Mughal era over a site believed to mark Lord Krishna’s birthplace. This matter is still under consideration by the Supreme Court, adding to the need for careful policing. December 6 is observed differently across communities — as ‘Shaurya Diwas’ by some Hindu groups and as ‘Black Day’ by some Muslim organizations — requiring delicate management to prevent tensions. Ayodhya’s historical context also plays a role in the security measures. On December 6, 1992, the Babri Masjid was demolished, leading to decades of legal disputes and political mobilization. The Supreme Court in 2019 awarded the disputed land to Ram Lalla Virajman and directed the construction of a Ram temple, while allocating five acres for a new mosque for the Sunni Waqf Board. The Ram temple’s foundation-laying ceremony took place on August 5, 2020, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance, and construction was completed recently with the saffron Dharma Dhwaj raised atop the spire on November 25, 2025. Authorities across Uttar Pradesh are taking no chances. With multi-layered security, checkpoints, surveillance cameras, drone monitoring, and strategic deployment of forces, the state aims to ensure that December 6 passes without any untoward incidents, maintaining communal harmony while respecting the sensitivities attached to this historically significant date. UP on Maximum Alert: Tight Security Deployed in Ayodhya and Mathura Ahead of Babri Masjid Demolition Anniversary Uttar Pradesh is on high alert today as authorities prepare for December 6, the anniversary of the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition. Ayodhya and Mathura, two of the most sensitive cities in the state, are witnessing tight security to ensure peace and prevent any untoward incidents. Police and security forces have put multi-layered arrangements in place, including barricades, checkpoints, drone surveillance, and CCTV monitoring. In Mathura, areas around the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi complex and the Shahi Eidgah Mosque are under heavy watch. The city has been divided into zones and sectors for systematic monitoring. Security personnel are screening vehicles and keeping a close eye on crowds. Ayodhya has seen similar measures, with forces deployed near temples and sensitive sites, while plain-clothes officers are patrolling key locations to ensure quick response if needed. In Vrindavan, major temples like the Banke Bihari Temple and Prem Mandir are also closely monitored. The heightened vigilance comes amid the long-standing Shahi Idgah Mosque dispute in Mathura and the historical significance of Ayodhya, where the Babri Masjid was demolished in 1992. The Supreme Court later allocated the land for a Ram temple, which was recently completed, while also providing land for a new mosque. December 6 is observed differently by communities — some mark it as ‘Shaurya Diwas’ and others as ‘Black Day’ — making careful policing essential to maintain harmony. UP’s authorities are leaving no stone unturned to ensure safety, using a mix of technology and manpower to monitor movement and prevent any clashes. Today’s alert is a reminder of the delicate balance needed to manage historical sensitivities while keeping communities safe.