GREATER NOIDA, March 3 -- Amid rising tensions in West Asia, the Gautam Budh Nagar district administration has urged residents to share details of family members or acquaintances living, working, travelling, stranded, or recently returned from the two countries, officials said on Monday.

The move, officials said in a statement, aims to ensure safety of residents with links to the conflict-affected region and enabling quick communication and assistance if the situation escalates.

The information will facilitate the district administration coordinate with state and central agencies, and reach affected individuals or their families without delay, the officials added.

Locals are expected to submit the required details in a prescribed forma...