Pakistani missiles and drones continued their attacks in border areas of Rajasthan, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir for a second consecutive day on Friday.
While a barrage of drones hit parts of Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir, several parts of Rajasthan also came under attack from Pakistani drones. Parts of Barmer and Jaisalmer reported the sightings of Pakistani drones, even as Islamabad targeted 26 locations across India.
The threat prompted forces to issue a red alert and blackouts in several border districts, creating panic among residents. There were reports of explosions in Barmer, Pokhran and Jaisalmer areas of Rajasthan.
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Soon after the attacks, sirens rang out in Pokaran, and a complete blackout was imposed in the region. Following the attack, the blackout in Jodhpur, originally scheduled to begin at midnight, was implemented immediately. Blackouts were enforced in Barmer, Sriganganagar, and Phalodi also.
Drones were sighted at 26 locations ranging from Baramulla in the North to Bhuj in the South, along both the International Border and the Line of Control with Pakistan.
While Punjab shares a 532-km border with Pakistan, in Rajasthan, the border stretches about 1,070 km.
In Rajasthan, the authorities extended the blackout in Jaisalmer till 6 am on Friday, though the region remained largely calm in the morning.
Jaisalmer and Barmer have directed drone operators to deposit their equipment at the nearest police station. The sale and bursting of crackers have been banned in these two districts.
Fairs, rallies and public functions have been banned in Jaisalmer. Markets have been told to down their shutters by 5 pm.
