Babri Case Verdict: Tight security in place in the vicinity of the Old High Court building in Lucknow
Ahead of the pronouncement of verdict in the Babri mosque demolition case by a special court in Lucknow, a multi-layered security apparatus was put in place in the vicinity of the Old High Court building.
Wooden barricades were erected near most of the cross sections in the vicinity of the court building, and movement of buses from the Kaisarbagh bus stand diverted.
Vehicular movement on the roads adjoining to the court building was also minimised.
As the accused persons started arriving, cops allowed them entry after verifying their details. Supporters were stopped at the barricades itself.
Reporters weren't allowed to enter the court building. Most of the shops in the vicinity of the courts remained closed in view of the pronouncement of the verdict.
Lucknow's Commissioner of Police Sujeet Pandey also took stock of security arrangements.
Policemen were also seen using the public address system to urge the media to stay behind the barricades.