India on High Alert: Drone Attacks and Blackouts Across Key Cities

May 08, 2025 Komal Das

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Amritsar Implements Blackout: Amritsar, including the Golden Temple, was placed under complete blackout following drone activity. The blackout was also part of civil defense drills

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Jaisalmer Attacked by Drones: Pakistani drones targeted Jaisalmer, with explosions heard near military installations. A drone was shot down 20 kilometers from the Phalodi Air Force base

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Bikaner Under Blackout: Bikaner experienced a blackout as part of emergency preparedness amid the ongoing drone threats

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Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra: The Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra underwent a blackout due to the escalating security situation in the region

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Kupwara Faces Blackout: Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir experienced a complete blackout following the rising tensions along the border

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Kupwara Faces Blackout: Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir experienced a complete blackout following the rising tensions along the border

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Chandigarh and Mohali on Alert: Sirens were heard in Chandigarh and Mohali, prompting blackouts in both cities due to security concerns

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Gurdaspur Enforces Blackout: Gurdaspur district implemented a complete blackout from 9 PM to 5 AM as a precautionary security measure

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Gujarat Orders Blackouts: Blackouts were enforced in Banaskantha district, Suigam, and Vav areas in Gujarat to safeguard against possible drone threats

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Dharamshala Cricket Match Called Off: In Dharamshala, floodlight towers went off during a Punjab vs Delhi Capitals match. The match was later called off due to security threats

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India Deploys Advanced Air Defense Systems: India deployed S-400 Sudarshan Chakra, L-70, Zsu-23, and Schilka air defense systems across the border to counter drone threats from Pakistan

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Indian Air Defense Shoots Down Pakistani F-16: India's air defense systems shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet as Pakistan launched attacks on multiple locations across Jammu and Punjab

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