LUCKNOW, July 17 -- In a key administrative decision aimed at strengthening security at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Uttar Pradesh government approved the creation of 1,155 permanent posts under the Special Security Force (SSF) 6th Battalion, replacing the temporary positions created for safeguarding the temple complex.

A Government Order (GO) issued by the home department on July 9, 2026 states that the decision followed a proposal from Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna to convert the temporary posts into permanent ones for the security of the Ram temple.

The order states that the sanctioned strength covers 18 categories of posts, ranging from senior officers to constabulary and technical staff. The largest share comprises 76...