VARANASI, May 12 -- After the success of Operation Sindoor, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday directed officials to tighten security measures and said there is a need for heightened vigilance against "urban Naxals" and associated organisations.

He also asked for strict action against criminals, cow smuggling and illegal mining in the border districts of Varanasi zone.

"...there should be tight security measures. There is a need for heightened vigilance against urban Naxals and affiliated organisations. Strict and swift action against such elements," he said.

He issued these instructions during a review meeting on the law-and-order situation and progress of projects in Varanasi. The meeting was held at the Circuit House.

He also...