As tensions arising from the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran continue to expand and spread, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has asked Indian states to prepare for possible violence. This warning from the Center comes after protests emerged in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and the state of Lucknow after the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
According to a report by ANI, the MHA has issued a warning letter to all state governments, urging increased vigilance against possible communal violence in India. Follow live updates on the US-Iran conflict here
The correspondence, distributed on February 28 and seen by the news agency, warns that developments abroad could have “ripple effects” domestically.
State authorities were also asked to monitor and identify “pro-Iranian extremist preachers who deliver inflammatory speeches” that could incite unrest or sectarian tensions within local communities.
Conflict escalates in West Asia
This warning from the Ministry of Interior comes amid a sharp escalation of the conflict in West Asia, especially after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. On Saturday, the United States and Israel carried out a joint military operation targeting Iranian cities and military infrastructure.
In response, Iran announced a counter-operation and launched attacks targeting American and Israeli bases in West Asia. Due to the large presence of the US military in the region, Gulf countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman and others have witnessed drone attacks and damage due to Iranian attacks.
India calls for restraint
India has responded to the conflict by urging all parties to exercise restraint and emphasizing the importance of keeping its citizens safe, including many residing in the Gulf.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also chaired a high-level emergency meeting on Sunday, where he directed officials to ensure the safety of Indians in West Asia.
