LUCKNOW, May 8 -- Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday declared 'red alert' in the state following 'Operation Sindoor' by the armed forces against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), director general of police (DGP) Prashant Kuma said.

He said all state police field formations had been instructed to coordinate with defence units and strengthen the security of vital installations. "The state police are alert, equipped, and fully prepared to ensure the safety of every citizen," he emphasised.

The top cop in the state also said that chief minister Yogi Adityanath had asked the police force to ensure the safety of citizens and enhanced security of vital installations. He said all districts, police commissionerates and police...