Ram Mandir: Here's how Ayodhya is using tech to keep devotees safe

The security measures extend to the Saryu River, which flows through Ayodhya, with power boats, NDRF and SDRF teams, and local boatmen reinforcing security along the waterway. Stringent checks at international and inter-state borders are ongoing, and drones will be employed for crowd control and to manage excess crowds. Anti-drone technology will also be utilised at the venue to maintain the integrity of security arrangements.

Regarding advanced security gadgets, Ayodhya has deployed 11 high-tech devices, including X-ray luggage scanners and the UVSS. These cutting-edge machines, provided by Vehant Technologies, can detect prohibited items and concealed weapons, contributing significantly to the overall security of the Ram Temple. Vehant Technologies stated that these machines have also been deployed at three recently opened airports.

The UVSS technology is crucial in identifying vehicles carrying hidden explosives, weapons, or hazardous materials. The KritiScan 100100 H X-ray baggage scanner, designed for high-security environments, delivers real-time X-ray images to accurately identify forbidden objects.

The NDRF, a key component of the security arrangements, has stationed multiple teams and hazardous material (HAZMAT) vehicles in Ayodhya. These vehicles, acquired during the recent G20 summit in Delhi, enhance the force's capability for effective disaster response. The presence of the commanding officer and experts from the battalion based in Varanasi further underscores the seriousness of the security preparations.

Equipped to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attacks, as well as various disasters like earthquakes and drowning incidents, the NDRF teams in Ayodhya are working in close coordination with central security, intelligence agencies, and state authorities.