Blackout in India: Since India’s air strike, Pakistan has been continuously taking action of provocation. The Indian Army has thwarted drone attacks in many areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, blackouts have been done in many cities of India.

According to the news agency PTI, on Thursday (May 8, 2025) was black out in Pathankot and Amritsar in Punjab. There have been reports of hearing a loud voice in Pathankot. Senior officials of the district said that there is no need to panic. People were appealed to keep their light closed and stay at home.

Two drones of Pakistan were killed in Jalandhar
Apart from Jammu and Kashmir, many areas of Rajasthan were black out on Thursday and siren started ringing. During this time, the administration has appealed to the people to stay inside the houses and be cautious. Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala Stadium was also completely black out. Two drones of Pakistan have been killed in Jalandhar.

Where is the blackout completely done?
According to the report of news agency ANI, completely blackout has been done in Kutch district of Gujarat. A completely blackout was done in Jalandhar, Punjab. Siren’s voices echoed after blackout in Srinagar and Udhampur. Apart from this, Siren’s voice was heard after blackouts in Sambha and Akhnoor of Jammu Division. Blackout was also done in Kishtwar in Jammu, after which the siren started ringing. Blackout was also done in the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Was completely black out in Ludhiana. During the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan, India destroyed many rockets from Pakistan on Thursday morning.

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Operation Sindoor: Once again a war -like situation has been created between India and Pakistan. In order to avenge the 26 innocent people killed in the Pahalgam attack, a fire has been rained by India on the Pakistani terrorist bases. There are reports of killing many terrorists and their close ones in this. Complete information has also been given by the armies. Meanwhile, mock drills are being organized in all the cities of India, in which people will be told what they have to do in a situation like war. In such a situation, many people have questions about mock drills, some people are asking whether they can get out of the house during this time? At the same time, some people are concerned what things will happen during this time.

What is a mock drill?

Mock drill is a civil defense exercise in which sirens of air strikes are played, like current conditions, cities are blackout, citizens are taken to safe places and emergency teams play their necessary roles. The task of mock drill is to raise awareness among citizens and reduce nervousness, confusion and loss during disaster. Also, its purpose is to show that if the enemy country attacks, then how can the area be kept safe in darkness. Because it makes it difficult to target the enemy. Therefore, a mock drill is done in a situation like war.

Can I get out of the house in mock drill

During the mock drill, black out will be done throughout the city, in which there will be strictly forbidden to light any type of light. It also includes inverter installed in homes, flash lights of mobile and candle etc. Action can be taken against anyone who is found to be violating this rule. If a person is out of the house during a mock drill, then keep the light of his vehicle closed. Apart from this, places where sirens will be played in the city include Raj Bhavan, DSO office, BSNL office, government hostels, stadium and many places. Can get out of the house during mock drills, but during this drill a complete emergency response system will be performed. In this, it will be shown how the police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), hospital and common citizens together will be shown. For which different codewords and timelines have been given.

Where will it happen Mock drill
Mock drills will be done in more than 200 districts of India. Out of which 11 districts of Delhi are going to have mock drills, it is East Delhi, North Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi, North East Delhi, North West Delhi, Central Delhi, South East Delhi, South West Delhi, Shahdara and West Delhi. Meanwhile, the police has increased security at the big market and tourist places in Delhi. Special security forces have been deployed in places like Connaught Place, India Gate, Janpath, Yashwant Place, Gol Market. Apart from this, patrolling is being done. Along with this, the vehicles are being investigated strictly. In this, the police have given instructions to monitor the vehicles especially without rent and registration.

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