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Crime
Uttar Pradesh Declares High Alert After Kulgam Terror Attack
✍️ India.Com
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 09:39 AM
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Uttar Pradesh has declared a high alert following the terror attack in Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Security forces have intensified patrols along the Kanwar Yatra routes to safeguard pilgrims.
The terror attack that took place in the Kulgam district of Jammu & Kashmir has prompted the Uttar Pradesh government to issue a high‑alert status across the state.
In response, the state’s police and paramilitary units have stepped up their presence along the popular Kanwar Yatra routes that lead to Haridwar. Additional checkpoints have been set up and patrols increased to deter any potential threats.
The security deployment is coordinated with central agencies, ensuring that all travel routes used by pilgrims are monitored closely. Authorities have also urged travelers to stay informed through official channels.
This heightened vigilance comes as part of a broader effort to maintain public safety following the recent incident in Kulgam, with officials stressing that the safety of devotees remains a top priority.
In response, the state’s police and paramilitary units have stepped up their presence along the popular Kanwar Yatra routes that lead to Haridwar. Additional checkpoints have been set up and patrols increased to deter any potential threats.
The security deployment is coordinated with central agencies, ensuring that all travel routes used by pilgrims are monitored closely. Authorities have also urged travelers to stay informed through official channels.
This heightened vigilance comes as part of a broader effort to maintain public safety following the recent incident in Kulgam, with officials stressing that the safety of devotees remains a top priority.