Lucknow, March 12 -- In view of the upcoming Holi festival, the Uttar Pradesh Police has intensified security measures, activating district intelligence networks and directing all personnel to remain vigilant.

In its directives, ahead of festivities, it said, "No new tradition should be allowed to be started during festivals. All festivals should be celebrated traditionally...Antisocial elements should be identified in advance, and effective preventive action should be taken against them. After reviewing the disputes and cases related to Holi in the past years, effective preventive action should be taken accordingly."

Senior officers have been instructed to brief all officials, including those at police stations, outposts, and beat leve...