mumbai sources stated that a police official said mumbai police have stepped up security, especially in sensitive areas, and are keeping a close watch on social media activities ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict in the ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case. Meanwhile prohibitory orders are already in place and no celebration or mourning with respect to the judgment will be allowed in the city, which witnessed communal riots after the demolition of the Babri Masjid in december 1992.
Perhaps mumbai police Commissioner Sanjay Barve on monday held a meeting with some prominent members of the Muslim community, including journalists and spiritual leaders, and appealed to them to accept the apex court's verdict. He said "Elaborate security arrangements are being made with extra precautions in sensitive areas. As this will be the verdict of the apex court, every person should accept it as a citizen of the country and not as any community member".
Moreover as part of the security measures, the police have imposed prohibitory orders from november 4 to 18, restrict any unlawful assembly of people. He said "No celebration or mourning by any community or group will be allowed in the city after the judgment”.
