Bengaluru, May 10 -- In light of escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border following recent military confrontations, the Central Government has directed all States, including Karnataka, to implement heightened security measures to ensure national preparedness.

Acting under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution, the Union Government has issued an official directive to the Chief Secretaries, detailing the special protocols to be enforced during this period of alert.

Although Article 352 provides the Centre with powers to declare a national emergency, the current invocation is precautionary and does not interfere with State governance. The Centre seeks to ensure that national security remains under its exclusive authority during...