Punjab Blackouts Amid Rising Indo-Pak Tensions
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, districts in Punjab, including key border areas, faced complete blackouts. Authorities enforced these measures to thwart Pakistani military attempts targeting Indian sites. Despite anxiety among locals, confidence remained high in the Indian armed forces' ability to prevent attacks.
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As tensions escalated between India and Pakistan, several districts in Punjab, notably Amritsar, Pathankot, and Ferozepur, experienced complete blackouts. Authorities took this precaution amid heightened concerns over strikes targeting Indian military sites.
Power cuts were also enforced in Jalandhar, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, and in Chandigarh, the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana. The Indian military successfully intercepted attempted drone and missile strikes from Pakistan in multiple cities, including Jammu and Pathankot.
These measures followed precise Indian airstrikes on several terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. While some locals reported sounds of explosions, the situation remained calm with authorities maintaining control and ensuring public safety with enforced blackouts and closures.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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