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Friday, October 1, 2010

THE JUDGEMENT DAY

KANPUR October 1: The city was in the grip of an undeclared curfew during the pronouncement of the verdict by the Allahabad High Court in the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid title suits. Here are some of glimpses of a day nobody will ever be able to forget.


A dog enjoying a stroll in a deserted street with closed shops in the background at Nai Sadak.
Strict Vigil: Security personnel in a sensitive area.
Guards at P. Road ready to deal with any miscreants.
Children making full use of the deserted road and closed shops at G.T. Road near Jarib Chowki.
A poor woman selling pan masala waiting for customers in front of closed shops at P. Road
We are ready, come what may.
A group of people including the security personnel watching the live telecast on TV regarding the verdict.
Meston Road was almost free of all traffic during the verdict.
Fire fighting vehicles with security personnel in the background. 
Rare Sight: Meston Road completely shut.
Muslim religious leaders appealed to the people for maintaining peace.
Police was prepared to handle any untoward incident.
We too are ready!
An old lady flower vendor, in front of a temple in Shivala area, awaiting customers.
A rickshaw puller strolls past a string of closed shops in Shivala area.
View of the Kotwali from Bada Chauraha.
Even dogs knew where to hide for safety.
View of the P.P.N. Market from Parade Chauraha.
Closed shops at P.P.N. Market.
A vendor wonders how he would be able to feed his children today as he awaits customers at P.P.N. Market.

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