Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, the Madhya Pradesh government has cancelled all police leaves across the state.
A notification issued by the Madhya Pradesh Police Headquarters (PHQ) on Friday morning stated: “All leaves for police personnel in the state have been cancelled.”
The PHQ has also alerted all district Superintendents of Police (SPs), instructing them to remain on high alert and prepared for any emergency.
Director General of Police Kailash Makwana is scheduled to hold a video conference with all SPs later on Friday to review internal security and issue specific operational guidelines.
District-level patrolling has been intensified, and police personnel have been directed to carry out awareness campaigns in rural areas.
Meanwhile, the cyber cell is actively monitoring online platforms to prevent the spread of misinformation and false narratives.
In Indore, the district administration has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to maintain law and order.
Indore Police Commissioner Santosh Kumar Singh has prohibited all public gatherings — including religious, political, and social events — without prior permission from the competent authority.
The possession of arms, ammunition, or explosive materials has also been banned in both public and private spaces, including during processions, protests, religious functions, and weddings. The order forbids any item that may pose a threat to public safety.
Violators will face legal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The prohibitory orders will remain in effect until July 4.
Following a mock drill conducted on Wednesday, police forces in Madhya Pradesh are reportedly well-prepared to handle any eventuality.
Police leaves have also been cancelled in other states, including Punjab and Haryana, with border states specifically instructed to remain on heightened alert amid rising tensions with Pakistan.
-IANS