Mayawati asks officials to be vigilant in view of Ayodhya verdict

With just two days left for the Ayodhya title suits verdict, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati today reviewed the law and order situation, asking the administration to be vigilant and not to allow anti-social elements exploit the sensitive issue to disrupt peace.

The chief minister asked the officials in different districts as well as the intelligence units to remain alert and maintain a strict vigil on all important religious, social and historical sites to foil possible designs of mischievous and anti-social elements.

Mayawati also asked all district magistrates to ensure that anti-social elements do not get an opportunity to exploit this sensitive issue to spoil communal harmony.

"It should also be ensured that rumour mongers are not allowed a chance to mislead the people over the issue," she said.

Directing the officials to ensure peace and order in the state at any cost, Mayawati said strict action be taken against anyone taking law into their hands and creating law and order problem.