Blackout in Gujarat: A Strategic Precaution Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
A strategic blackout was enforced in Gujarat's Kutch and Banaskantha districts due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. This measure followed an Indian military operation targeting terror bases in Pakistan. A 'drone-like' wreckage found near the border heightened security concerns, prompting the precautionary power cuts.
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In an unprecedented move, authorities enforced a strategic blackout across several parts of Gujarat's Kutch and Banaskantha districts amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, officials disclosed on Friday.
The blackout, which lasted over seven hours, came in the wake of increased cross-border hostilities and the discovery of wreckage akin to a drone near Khavda village, close to the India-Pakistan border. The wreckage's presence added to the unease, prompting cautionary blackout measures in multiple towns.
This development follows recent Indian military strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan, sparking heightened security measures across the affected regions. The coordinated blackouts are considered a precaution to deter any potential retaliatory moves.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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