Security agencies are planning to install artificial intelligence (AI) enabled surveillance systems in Ayodhya ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Mandir on January 22nd.
The AI pilot project will be tested initially to detect suspicious activities, track visitors, and raise automatic alerts around the temple area. If found effective, it may become an integral part of the security blueprint as devotees increase.
Already, extensive preparations are underway to secure the religious site and vicinity for the foundation ritual set to be attended by Prime Minister Modi along with over a lakh pilgrims.
An additional deployment of 11,000 state police and paramilitary troops will take place. This includes 26 companies of paramilitary forces and 8,000 civil policemen from UP’s ATS, and STF units alongside NSG commandos.
The AI system can quickly scan crowds, identify potential threats based on facial recognition data, and analyze trends using its reasoning capability. Any anomalies will trigger alerts to cops for swift follow-up. Manual checks are currently underway.
All residents, priests, drivers, and hotel staff in the high-security zone are being verified while traffic diversions will ensure easy movement of pilgrims during the event. Encroachments on key roads are also being removed.
The use of cutting-edge AI technology will boost existing surveillance infrastructure around the temple as Saryu River ghats prepare to host the consecration ceremony next week.
If the AI pilot succeeds as per officials, it can revolutionize security protocols and crowd management tactics at sensitive religious sites witnessing massive footfalls like Ayodhya.
