Security beefed up in Madhya Pradesh ahead of Ayodhya verdict

Madhya Pradesh government has taken adequate security measures in the state ahead of the September 24 verdict in Ayodhya case, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said.

"Madhya Pradesh Mein Koi Patta Naheen Hil Sakta" (Even a
leaf will not be allowed to be disturbed in Madhya Pradesh),
Chouhan said at a function here last evening while referring to the measures taken to tackle the law and order in the state in the wake of Ayodhya case.

Chouhan said that the concerned district collectors and superintendents of police would be responsible for any untoward incident that day and his government would take strict action if they fail to handle the situation.

While stating that his government is alert, he said that the state has also sought additional force from the Centre to beef up security.

The chief minister said that his government is also planning to postpone "Vanvasi Smmman Yatra", starting from September 25.