Drones, CCTV, 1,500 police personnel deployed ahead of Friday prayers at MP’s Bhojshala
Ahead of Friday prayers at Bhojshala in Madhya Pradesh, extensive security measures have been implemented following a recent court ruling. Over 1,500 police personnel, along with drones and CCTV, are monitoring the area to ensure peace. The ruling declared the site a Hindu temple, leading to a planned gathering by the Hindu community for prayers after centuries of restrictions.
- ▪More than 1,500 police personnel have been deployed around the Bhojshala complex.
- ▪The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex is a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi.
- ▪Hindu organizations are organizing a collective 'akhand puja' at the site, marking the first such occasion in 721 years.
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Drones, CCTV, 1,500 police personnel deployed ahead of Friday prayers at MP’s BhojshalaDhar SP said that a nine-layer security, including vehicle checks, mobile patrolling, CCTV surveillance and drone monitoring, has been put in place.Published on: May 21, 2026 12:06 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link More than 1,500 police personnel, supported by drones and CCTV surveillance, have been deployed around the Bhojshala in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district ahead of the first Friday since a high court ruling declared the site a Vagdevi temple, officials said on Thursday.People offer prayers after the Madhya Pradesh High Court verdict declare the Bhojshala complex a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati), in Dhar.
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