Ayodhya police crack down on bikers' gang, seize 30 motorcycles

These bikers would pick up pilgrims from points outside the Ayodhya town and demand exorbitant fares

- HT Correspondent

AYODHYA: Police intercepted a drone camera flying over the Ram temple route here during a trial of an anti-drone system on Tuesday and shot it down, officials said.

As per the officials, a bomb disposal squad conducted a thorough examination of the drone camera and confirmed that there was no security threat. A case has been registered at the Ram Janmabhoomi police station.

The authorities in Ayodhya have activated the anti-drone security mechanism. Flying drones over the Ram temple is strictly prohibited.

"This system can detect any drone within a 2.5-kilometer radius. During the drill, security forces intercepted a drone camera hovering over the Ram Janmabhoomi temple route," a police official said. "The operator has been identified and investigations revealed that the drone was being used to upload videos on social media. Further legal proceedings are underway," the cop added. HTC/PTI