India, March 2 -- The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a cautionary advisory to all state governments, urging heightened vigilance against possible communal unrest in India amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent US and Israeli military strikes on Iran.

In a communication circulated on February 28, the MHA warned that the widening conflict could have "ripple effects" within the country, particularly through inflammatory speeches at religious gatherings or public events. The advisory asked states to closely monitor and identify individuals delivering provocative sermons that could incite unrest or aggravate communal sentiments during the sensitive period.

The Home Ministry stressed the need for strengt...