Government agencies and paramilitary forces have launched a security assessment of major monuments, religious sites, and strategic installations following the recent pause in hostilities between India and Pakistan, according to officials familiar with the development. As part of this effort, a detailed security review of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was conducted on Sunday.
Other prominent locations slated for inspection include the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu, Krishna Janmasthan Temple in Mathura, Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, and several hydropower projects in Jammu & Kashmir.
“The Centre has ordered an extensive review of these high-risk sites. Senior officers from the paramilitary forces are visiting the locations for detailed security evaluations. Any identified vulnerabilities will be promptly addressed. These inspections also involve coordination meetings with local police, state administration, and the forces guarding the respective sites,” said one official on the condition of anonymity.
Critical installations under review are currently secured by the armed wings of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). On Sunday, CRPF Director General GP Singh visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to assess the preparedness at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra and held discussions with temple authorities and force personnel.
“These sites and installations, particularly those in Jammu & Kashmir, hold strategic and symbolic significance. Hydropower projects near the Line of Control, such as the Uri and Kishanganga hydroelectric facilities, are being closely monitored. There is concern about potential attempts to disrupt peace by exploiting these sensitive locations,” the official added. The CISF currently provides security to 11 such critical installations in J&K alone.
Previously, the CISF intensified security at airports nationwide, including enhanced scrutiny of cargo and checked-in luggage.
A second official highlighted that, despite the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, there remains an active threat from Pakistan-based terror groups aiming to incite communal tensions through attacks on symbolic targets.
“While central forces are already addressing possible security gaps, state police in metro cities like Delhi and in border regions such as Gujarat are also expected to reassess local vulnerabilities. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is likely to convene a high-level meeting to review the findings once the inspections are concluded,” the second official noted.
