The Uttar Pradesh government has declared round-the-clock high alert across all districts that share a border with Nepal, following the growing crisis in the neighbouring country.
An additional police force has been deployed to further strengthen the security system in border districts.
To help the trapped Indian citizens in Nepal, a special control room has been set up in the Law and Order Branch at Police Headquarters, Lucknow.
The government has issued three helpline numbers and one WhatsApp number, which will be operational 24×7. These numbers are – 0522-2390257; 0522-2724010; 9454401674, and on WhatsApp at 9454401674.
Apart from this, the social media unit of the Police has been directed to continuously monitor any sensitive information or posts related to Nepal and take immediate action if required.
Uttar Pradesh shares its border with Nepal across seven districts – Shravasti, Balrampur, Bahraich, Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Siddharthnagar, and Maharajganj.
