State government has sounded high alert in the state in view of the threat perception on Independence Day eve on Friday. Reports said that directives to the districts bordering Indo-Nepal border has been given asking the officers to be more vigilant on the people crossing the international borders besides orders have been given to step up security at the two international airports of lucknow and Varanasi besides the religious places of importance like Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Krishna Janambhoomi in Mathura and Taj Mahal at Agra. Security has been also strengthened in other vital government installations
The Intelliegence Burea(IB) had already sent its advisory on the threat perception in wake of large gathering at public places during holidays. Checking at the railway and bus stations besides random verification of tourists staying at hotels, dharamshalas and guest houses in the entire state has been carried out on Friday night. Special security would also be at place where Independence Day functions would be held in the state, officials said.