Uttar Pradesh authorities have escalated security measures across the state, with a specific focus on routes used by pilgrims participating in the annual Kanwar Yatra.
The directive comes in the wake of a violent incident in South Kashmir, where two migrant laborers from Chhattisgarh were shot dead at close range in the Kulgam district.
According to The Indian Express, police personnel assigned to Kanwar duty have been instructed to conduct regular checks to mitigate potential security threats.
The heightened alert status in Lucknow reflects broader concerns about spillover risks from unrest in neighboring regions.
The attack in Kulgam has triggered a wide manhunt for suspects, with local police activating a special operation codenamed "Vihor" (Storm).
This development adds to a series of security challenges in the region, including recent efforts by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government to reopen transport routes blocked by militants from the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front.