Rajasthan on Red Alert: Blackouts and Rising Tensions

Rajasthan's border districts have declared a red alert, leading to city-wide blackouts due to escalating tensions along the Line of Control. Citizens in Sriganganagar and other cities are urged to remain indoors and switch off lights as sirens blare and possible drone attacks occur.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Jaipur | Updated: 08-05-2025 23:21 IST | Created: 08-05-2025 23:21 IST
Rajasthan on Red Alert: Blackouts and Rising Tensions
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Authorities in Rajasthan's border districts have issued a red alert following heightened tensions along the Line of Control. As a precaution, several cities are experiencing blackouts.

Sriganganagar police have urged residents to stay indoors and turn off their lights. This directive was shared on the microblogging platform X.

Similarly, in Barmer, sirens have sounded repeatedly, while in Jaisalmer, explosions attributed to possible drone attacks have been reported. Cities like Bikaner and Jodhpur are also observing blackouts, as instructed by local authorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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