Ahead of the DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, the intelligence agencies on Tuesday issued a high alert to the administration and security agencies after receiving input that 11 terrorist organisations might try to disrupt the event. The event will kickstart on February 5 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to preside over the inaugural ceremony.
The intelligence agencies have given input that these terrorist organizations will enter India via Nepal route, after which a high alert was issued on the India-Nepal border. Along with this, the police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel have been conducting flag marches around the venue and in the crowded areas.