Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Uttar Pradesh Approves Sniper Rifles for Ram Temple Security
Uttar Pradesh is buying new weapons and surveillance equipment for important places.
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya is one of the places that will receive stronger security.
Three sniper rifles and 14 telescope search mirrors have been approved for the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force.
Each sniper rifle will cost Rs 10.76 lakh.
Metro facilities, the Regional Rapid Transit System, Lok Bhawan and the High Court are also included in the security plan.
Three women’s police battalions will receive submachine guns, pistols, assault rifles and ammunition.
The state also wants to replace old weapons used by security personnel protecting public representatives.
These purchases are part of the Police Modernisation Scheme.
Uttar Pradesh approved three sniper rifles and 14 telescope search mirrors for the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force.
The equipment will support security at the Ram Temple, Metro facilities, the Regional Rapid Transit System, Lok Bhawan and the High Court.
Each sniper rifle is priced at Rs 10.76 lakh, with procurement conducted under the Police Modernisation Scheme.
Three women’s Provincial Armed Constabulary battalions will receive 800 9mm submachine guns, 2.56 lakh rounds, 373 pistols and 90 assault rifles.
The government also plans to replace old weapons issued to security personnel protecting public representatives.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government, the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force and three women’s Provincial Armed Constabulary battalions.
- What
- A weapons and surveillance upgrade, including sniper rifles, search mirrors, firearms and ammunition, was approved.
- When
- September 15, 2026, according to the article.
- Where
- Key installations in Uttar Pradesh, including the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Metro facilities, the Regional Rapid Transit System, Lok Bhawan and the High Court.
- Why
- To strengthen security and modernise weapons and surveillance equipment under the Police Modernisation Scheme.
- Sniper rifles
- Three approved for purchase
- Cost per sniper rifle
- Rs 10.76 lakh
- Surveillance equipment
- 14 telescope search mirrors
- Women’s PAC package
- 800 9mm submachine guns and 2.56 lakh rounds of ammunition
- Additional firearms
- 373 pistols and 90 assault rifles
- Women’s battalions covered
- Three newly formed women’s Provincial Armed Constabulary battalions
- Procurement scheme
- Police Modernisation Scheme