Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Karnataka Intensifies Security and Emergency Preparedness Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah convenes a high-level meeting as police leaves are suspended, coastal security is reinforced, and essential supplies are prioritized.

The move comes as a precautionary measure to ensure round-the-clock vigilance, particularly in coastal regions.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Photo: IANS

Overview

  • Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is chairing a high-level meeting in Bengaluru to review Karnataka's readiness for potential conflict following Operation Sindoor.
  • The state government has suspended all police leaves to ensure 24/7 vigilance, particularly in sensitive areas and coastal regions.
  • A three-tier coastal security framework involving the Coastal Security Police, Indian Navy, and local forces has been implemented in strategic locations like Mangaluru and Karwar.
  • Officials are focusing on maintaining uninterrupted supplies of essential commodities like food, water, and medical services, with hospitals on emergency alert.
  • Karnataka is acting on Union government advisories and remains on high alert, awaiting further instructions as tensions with Pakistan escalate.