Ayodhya, May 28 -- Tight security arrangements, including drone monitoring and CCTV surveillance, were put in place in Ayodhya on Thursday as devotees gathered at Eidgahs and mosques to offer prayers on the occasion of Eid al-Adha (Bakrid), officials said.

Speaking to ANI, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ayodhya Gaurav Grover said elaborate arrangements had been made at all locations where namaz was being offered.

"Tight security arrangements have been done for all the places where namaz is being offered. Under the supervision of gazetted officers, police and administrative officials have been out on duty... CCTVs, drones and other techniques are all being used," Grover said.

District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi also extended gr...