Amit Shah Issues High Alert to Border States

May 08, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Union Home Minister Amit Shah instructed border states adjoining Pakistan and Nepal to stay fully prepared and vigilant in the wake of Operation Sindoor

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Shah directed states to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential goods and to keep Civil Defence, SDRF, and Home Guards on standby

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Authorities were told to act swiftly against any anti-national messages being spread online or in the media

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Rajasthan sealed its 1,037-km-long border with Pakistan. Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued for BSF, and all police leaves have been cancelled

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IAF jets are conducting surveillance flights. Airports in Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Kishangarh are closed till May 9. Night blackouts are also in effect

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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann cancelled all government programs. Police leaves are cancelled and public gatherings are restricted

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Border villages in both Punjab and Rajasthan have been placed under high alert. Evacuation plans are ready if needed

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif called the Indian strikes an “act of war” and vowed retaliation. Tensions remain critically high

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