Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Minister AK Sharma has directed that night shelters be linked with hospitals to provide timely medical care and prevent cold-related deaths during the ongoing intense cold wave. He emphasized that shelters should offer prompt medical attention, not just blankets, and stressed the need for sensitive implementation of winter relief measures. Instructions were issued for swift blanket distribution, clear signage to shelters, and ensuring no one sleeps outdoors, with inspections to verify compliance and medical support availability.