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Babri demolition anniversary marked amid security

The 17th anniversary of the demolition was observed on Sunday amid tight security in Ayodhya and other places in the country.

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With fresh focus on the Babri Masjid issue in the wake of the Liberhan Commission’s findings,the 17th anniversary of the demolition was observed today amid tight security in Ayodhya and other places in the country.

Under categoric directions from the Union Home Ministry,Uttar Pradesh and other state governments beefed up security and Ayodhya-Faizabad area was converted into a virtual fortress.

While the VHP observed the day as “Shourya Diwas (valour day)”,Samajwadi Party marked it as “Kala Diwas (black day)”.

All India Babri Masjid Action Committee has decided to organise special prayers for peace and harmony.

In Ayodhya,besides central forces,500 personnel of PAC,200 jawans of Rapid Action Force,three bomb detecting squads and anti-sabotage teams have been deployed,officials said.

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