The police strategy of maintaining an overwhelming presence seemed to have paid off with the situation in the State capital remaining peaceful after the Ayodhya dispute verdict was pronounced on Thursday evening. The police leadership might have heaved a sigh of relief, with anticipated incidents of protests leading to violence not taking place anywhere, but the relative peace which the city enjoyed was not without the usual hiccups for its citizens.

Right from the morning, an undercurrent of tension was building up with the aggressive posturing of police forces, though outwardly the city presented a composed demeanour. Though an official holiday was not declared, authorities ensured that schools and colleges declared a half-day holiday.

Published Date : Friday, Oct 01, 06:20PM IST

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