Lucknow, April 3 -- Security has been tightened across Uttar Pradesh as the Waqf Amendment Bill sparks intense debate in the Lok Sabha. Police have launched flag marches in more than 50 cities, while authorities in Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj and Sambhal remain on high alert. Sensitive areas are under constant drone surveillance as the administration braces for potential unrest.
In a proactive move, the Uttar Pradesh government has revoked all police leaves, directing even those who had departed for home to return to duty immediately. Law enforcement agencies are taking no chances, given the Bill's controversial nature and the mixed reactions it has sparked across the state.
Meerut has been placed on high alert, with local police and Rapid...