Wed May 07 05:13:04 UTC 2025: ## Uttar Pradesh on Red Alert Following Indian Army’s Cross-Border Strikes
**Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – May 7, 2025** – The state of Uttar Pradesh has declared a red alert following cross-border strikes conducted by the Indian Army on Wednesday, targeting terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as part of Operation Sindoor. The operation is in retaliation for the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
According to a statement released by Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar, all police field formations have been instructed to collaborate with defense forces to bolster security at vital installations. The DGP confirmed the red alert via his X account, assuring citizens that the UP Police is fully prepared and equipped to maintain safety and security throughout the state.
The Indian Army’s operation reportedly targeted nine terrorist camps, including Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba strongholds. The heightened security measures in Uttar Pradesh are a precautionary response to potential retaliatory actions.
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