Uttar Pradesh police on Monday imposed a ban on the burning of massive effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran citing security reasons in Ayodhya. Officials said the administration had prohibited the burning of the 240-foot-high Ravana along with 190-foot-tall effigies of Meghnad and Kumbhkaran during Dussehra.
Ayodhya Circle Officer Devesh Chaturvedi explained that the step was taken keeping security standards in mind. He also pointed out that the organisers had not obtained prior permission for the event. "During patrolling, when the construction of these effigies was noticed, action was taken," he said.
