LUCKNOW, Feb. 21 -- HT Correspondent

: Reviewing the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday ordered the state police to stay alert for upcoming festivals, including Mahashivratri, Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami, Ramzan and Navroz.

Instructing officials to ensure peaceful celebrations, he told them respect public faith while maintaining zero tolerance for anarchy.

He also directed to ensure effective crowd management, smooth traffic movement and ensuring devotees' safety and convenience with the Mahakumbh festival concluding with the final bathing day on Maha Shivratri (February 26).

The chief minister asked officials to prevent troublemakers from disturbing the peace and ensuring clean...