Kerala Government Launches Control Rooms Amid Border Tensions

The Kerala government has established control rooms at the Secretariat and NORKA department to provide assistance to Keralites in areas close to the Pakistan border, according to an official statement on Friday. This action follows directives from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan amid rising tensions in border regions.

Chief Minister Vijayan assured that there is currently no cause for alarm and urged residents in border areas to adhere to official guidance and prioritize safety. Should residents require assistance, they are encouraged to contact the newly established control rooms.

Contacts for the Secretariat control room include 0471-2517500/2517600, and 0471-2322600 for fax communications. The NORKA global contact center can be reached toll-free at 18004253939, or via 00918802012345 for calls made from abroad. This initiative was launched following military exchanges between India and Pakistan, including ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops and retaliatory strikes by the Indian Army under Operation Sindoor.

(With inputs from agencies.)