Border Tensions Spike: Crisis Management by Indian States
Amid growing tensions between India and Pakistan, several Indian states are enacting emergency measures, including school closures and police leaves cancellations. Following a retaliatory strike on Pakistani terror sites, states like Punjab and Rajasthan have initiated blackout protocols and enhanced security along key borders, impacting local governance and civilian life.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Chandigarh/Jaipur | Updated: 08-05-2025 21:29 IST | Created: 08-05-2025 21:29 IST

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In the face of escalating border tensions between India and Pakistan, numerous Indian states have declared emergency protocols, citing enhanced security concerns.
After Indian forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan as retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, states such as Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan have announced the cancellation of school sessions and police leaves.
The stringent measures, including blackouts and increased security in border areas, reflect the states' commitment to safeguarding civilians and responding effectively to potential threats.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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