India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an urgent advisory to all states on March 2, 2026, warning of potential violence and communal unrest following US-Israel strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei.
Alert Details
MHA directed states to identify pro-Iran radical preachers delivering inflammatory sermons that could incite tensions amid Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies. The alert emphasizes intelligence sharing and preventive measures to avert law-and-order breakdowns from “ripple effects” of the Middle East escalation.
Security Context
With 10 million Indians in the Gulf facing missile threats and airport closures, domestic risks rise from polarized reactions. States must monitor religious gatherings and social media for provocative rhetoric exploiting the conflict
