Security Forces on High Alert After Bomb Threat Targets Ayodhya's Ram Temple
A chilling bomb threat directed at the revered Ram Temple in Ayodhya sent shockwaves through the temple town on Saturday night, triggering immediate and comprehensive security measures just days before Republic Day celebrations. The alarming call, which claimed an impending bomb blast at the sacred site, prompted a swift multi-agency response involving local police, intelligence units, and specialized security teams.
Timeline of Events and Immediate Response
According to official police statements, the threat was received at approximately 10:30 PM on Saturday through the emergency Dial 112 service. The caller specifically warned that a bomb explosion would occur at the Ram Temple premises, immediately activating established security protocols.
Security arrangements in Ramnagari were dramatically intensified within minutes of the alert. Police authorities implemented several critical measures:
- Enhanced patrolling around the Ram Temple complex and adjacent areas
- Strict monitoring of all entry and exit points to the temple premises
- Comprehensive alert checks conducted throughout the temple town
- Deployment of bomb disposal squads and specialized security teams on standby
- Increased vigilance at sensitive locations across Ayodhya
Investigation Details and Suspect Profile
Police officials confirmed the rapid detention of the individual who made the threatening call. The suspect has been identified as Ram Karan, a resident of Gonda district. Senior police officers provided crucial details about the investigation and the suspect's background.
SSP/DIG of Ayodhya, Gaurav Grover, revealed that preliminary inquiries suggest the detained individual suffers from mental instability. "The youth Ram Karan was in a drunken state and has been undergoing mental treatment for the past three years," the officer stated, while emphasizing that authorities are conducting a comprehensive assessment before reaching final conclusions.
Ayodhya police, in coordination with intelligence agencies, are jointly interrogating the detained individual to determine the precise motive behind the threatening call and to verify whether the threat had any substantive basis or connections to broader security concerns.
Official Statements and Public Assurance
A senior police official addressed public concerns, stating, "The matter is being thoroughly investigated. There is no confirmation of any explosive or suspicious material on the temple premises." Authorities have appealed to citizens to maintain calm and avoid spreading unverified rumors while assuring that the security of both the Ram Temple and Ayodhya city remains their utmost priority.
Police officials confirmed that further action will be determined based on the outcome of the ongoing investigation, which includes detailed forensic analysis and background verification of all available evidence.
Recent Security Incidents and Context
This bomb threat incident follows another security concern that occurred just two weeks earlier at the Ram Janmabhoomi complex. In that previous incident, security forces detained a 55-year-old man from Kashmir, Abu Ahmad Sheikh, after he allegedly attempted to offer namaz near a restricted area close to the southern circumambulatory corridor of the complex, adjacent to Sita Rasoi. He was subsequently released after questioning.
The timing of this latest threat is particularly significant as it comes during heightened security preparations for Republic Day celebrations, when sensitive religious and national sites typically receive enhanced protection. Security agencies are maintaining elevated alert levels across major religious and cultural centers in the region as investigations continue into the exact circumstances surrounding the threatening call.
