Ahead of the New Year celebrations, authorities in Uttar Pradesh have implemented a robust, multi-layered security blanket along the state's extensive border with Nepal. This comprehensive measure involves a joint operation between the Uttar Pradesh Police and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), aiming to tighten surveillance and prevent any untoward incidents during the festive period.
Intensified Checks Across Seven Key Districts
The heightened security apparatus covers all seven border districts of Uttar Pradesh. These include Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, Shravasti, Balrampur, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Pilibhit. Joint teams from the local police and the SSB have ramped up round-the-clock inspections at every major border crossing point.
Key check posts under strict scrutiny now encompass Sonauli in Maharajganj, Barhni and Shohratgarh in Siddharthnagar, Bhinga–Malhipur in Shravasti, Gaura–Pachperwa in Balrampur, Rupaidiha–Nanpara in Bahraich, and Gauriphanta–Palia in Lakhimpur Kheri. Every pedestrian and vehicle attempting to cross the international boundary is undergoing thorough document verification.
Advanced Surveillance and Ground Intelligence
Beyond the manned checkpoints, security agencies have significantly increased dynamic patrols. Foot and vehicle patrols are now more frequent in vulnerable zones such as no-man's-land areas, dense forest stretches, riverine belts, and remote village tracks that are historically known routes for illegal crossings.
Technology is playing a crucial role in this security push. The deployment includes CCTV cameras, handheld scanners, and night-vision devices to maintain constant vigilance, even after dark. In a specialized move, authorities have deployed three dog squads specifically trained to detect narcotics, explosives, and other concealed items.
Intelligence Network Activated in Border Villages
To gather real-time information, police teams have activated their intelligence networks within villages situated along the border. This grassroots intelligence gathering is designed to provide immediate alerts about any suspicious movement or planning. Simultaneously, district control rooms are actively monitoring overall movement patterns to identify and respond to any anomalies swiftly.
This multi-pronged strategy of physical checks, technological aid, and human intelligence underscores the administration's commitment to ensuring a secure and peaceful transition into the New Year for the region.
