With Independence Day and Janmashtami set to illuminate the state on consecutive days, Uttar Pradesh has implemented an extensive security plan, transforming religious hubs and high-sensitivity areas into fortified zones.
Armed patrols are on constant rounds, senior officers are directly supervising operations, and every location is under close watch to ensure the twin celebrations proceed without disruption.
Officials said meetings have been held with temple committees, procession organisers, and fair managers. Police deployment, flag marches, and foot patrols have been stepped up under the supervision of senior officers.
A day earlier, the state government had issued directives to maintain heightened vigilance across UP during the Independence Day events and the subsequent Janmashtami festivities.
Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna has instructed district and commissionerate police chiefs to prepare a comprehensive list of major programmes, including flag marches, Tiranga rallies, and cultural events, and plan security and traffic arrangements accordingly.
Security measures have been reinforced at railway and metro stations, bus terminals, airports, cinema halls, shopping malls, hotels, guest houses, religious sites, and other crowded locations. Continuous checks at state and district borders, CCTV monitoring, and strict briefings for checkpoint personnel have been prioritised.
Authorities have also ordered close surveillance of microlight aircraft, drones, paragliders, and other unmanned aerial vehicles, alongside a complete ban on unauthorised flights. Local intelligence units and social media monitoring cells have been activated to track the activities of banned or extremist groups, with instructions for immediate preventive action when required.
District police forces have been tasked with verifying tenants in residential colonies, preventing the trafficking of illegal arms and explosives, and coordinating with civil magistrates, municipal bodies, and utility departments to ensure the smooth conduct of Janmashtami events.
Videography and drone monitoring of processions have been made mandatory, while bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs will be deployed wherever necessary.