Ayodhya, Aug. 10 -- Security arrangements have been stepped up across Ayodhya for the second Monday of Sawan as a large number of Kanwariyas and devotees continue to arrive in the city to offer prayers at temples, including the Nageshwarnath Temple.

Speaking about the arrangements, Ayodhya Circle Officer Ashutosh Tiwari said personnel have been deployed across the area on a sector- and zone-wise basis to ensure the safety of devotees. The arrangements cover the entire area, including key temple premises and routes used by pilgrims.

Continuous surveillance is also being maintained at various locations through CCTV cameras and drones, Tiwari said. The security teams are keeping a close watch on the movement of devotees and Kanwariyas as t...