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Blackout in Jammu’s Samba, ‘small number of suspected drones being engaged’

Army says no need to be alarmed; blackout also seen in Akhnoor, Hoshiarpur, Amritsar

A complete blackout is seen in Samba, on Monday. (Source: ANI Photo)

“A small number of suspected drones” are “being engaged near Samba in Jammu and Kashmir,” the Indian Army said on Monday night, adding that there is “no need to be alarmed”.

A blackout has been announced in the Samba sector, officials there told The Indian Express.

Akhnoor in Jammu also witnessed a blackout as cross-border firing began in Kanachak, Pargwal and Keri Battal areas, officials said.

Authorities in Punjab’s Amritsar and Hoshiarpur have also issued orders enforcing a blackout.

“We have received an alert, and as per protocol and by way of abundant caution, we have done the blackout. There is no need for panic. Citizens have been asked to stay indoors,” the Amritsar District Collector said.

Deputy Commissioner of Hoshiarpur Ashika Jain said in a video message that there is a complete blackout in the Mukerian and Dasuya subdivisions, and power supply has been disconnected for the time being. Jain stated that these precautions are being taken on the advice of the Army.

Amrita Nayak Dutta

Amrita Nayak Dutta writes on defence and national security as part of the national bureau of The Indian Express. In the past, Amrita has extensively reported on the media industry and broadcasting matters, urban affairs, bureaucracy and government policies. In the last 14 years of her career, she has worked in newspapers as well as in the online media space and is well versed with the functioning of both newsrooms. Amrita has worked in the northeast, Mumbai and Delhi. She has travelled extensively across the country, including in far-flung border areas, to bring detailed reports from the ground and has written investigative reports on media and defence. She has been working for The Indian Express since January 2023. ... Read More

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