Raising its security preparedness in the run up to the September 30 High Court verdict in the Ayodhya land suits, the Centre is keeping Indian Air Force’s medium and heavy transport aircraft, the AN-32 and the IL-76, ready at eight select locations in order to be able to move paramilitary forces in case of trouble.
As per sources, dedicated companies of paramilitary forces are being kept ready at 16 locations across the country. All of these locations, sources said, were located in proximity of airports and would enable forces to be airborne at short notice.
The Centre has identified a total 32 locations where it is apprehending trouble following the verdict.
Meanwhile, ahead of the Commonwealth Games and the Ayodhya verdict, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has quietly put into place a 24-hour news monitoring centre. Senior PIB officials will man the centre day and night until the Games conclude.
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