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Ayodhya has been wrapped up in security in response to a threat from Canadian-American Khalistani separatist and chief of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) Gurupatwant Singh Pannun's threat to blow up the Ram Temple. Tight security arrangements have been made from the entrance to the premises of the temple, and special forces from ATS and CRPF have been deployed at every significant checkpoint. CCTV and drone cameras are monitoring key areas, particularly the nearby areas of the Ram Janmbhoomi complex. 

The SP has taken charge of the area nearby Ram Temple, conducting a route march in the yellow zone around the premises by ATS and CRPF personnel. The buses operating on the Ram Path are being minutely checked, and the vehicles are being allowed to enter the premises only after thorough checks. SSP RK Nayyar emphasised that the security in Ayodhya has been strengthened. 

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Pannun, who advocates for Punjab's cessation, had warned to blow up the Ram temple in Ayodhya. In a social media message, he had vowed, "We will shake the foundations of Ayodhya, the birthplace of the violent Hindutva ideology". The video also featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi praying in the Ram Temple during its inauguration in January this year. Pannun has also warned Indians residing in Canada not to speak on the attacks by Khalistani forces on the temples. He also warned of attacks at temples in Canada on November 16 and 17. 

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Pannun warned passengers against flying on Air India flights between November 1 and 19 on September 21, citing the 40th anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. He had also warned Indian diplomats of possible violence, indicating a boader tension within Indian communities. India designated Pannun as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in July 2020. He continues to operate from the United States and Canada amid several arrest warrants from the government of India.