In pictures: Police detain dozens over social media posts, celebrations after Ayodhya ruling

SUMMARY

Dozens of people have been detained on suspicion of publishing inflammatory social media posts and setting off celebratory firecrackers after the Supreme Court’s Ayodhya ruling.

By ReutersNov 10, 2019 4:19:49 PM IST (Published)

A statue of Hindu Lord Ram is seen after Supreme Court's verdict in Ayodhya. (REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui)

A police officer walks past a security barricade as others stand guard near a temple after Supreme Court's verdict. (REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui)

A general view of Ayodhya is seen after Supreme Court's verdict. (REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui)

Devotees celebrate after Supreme Court's verdict on a disputed religious site, in Ayodhya. (REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui)

Devotees light oil lamps at a temple after Supreme Court's verdict. (REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui)

Devotees light oil lamps at a temple after Supreme Court's verdict on a disputed religious site. (REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui)

Supporters of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) dance during celebrations after Supreme Court's verdict on a disputed religious site in Ayodhya, in Ahmedabad. (REUTERS/Amit Dave)