Blackout in Gurdaspur: District Administration Orders 9-Hour Lights-Out To Prevent Cross-Border Attacks After Pakistan’s Failed Military Strikes in Punjab
Gurdaspur District has ordered a 9-hour blackout from 9 PM on May 8 to 5 AM on May 9, following Pakistan’s failed military strikes in Punjab. The blackout aims to prevent cross-border attacks, with exceptions for hospitals and the central jail, as per Civil Defence Act guidelines.
In a decisive move following failed military strikes by Pakistan, the Gurdaspur District Administration has imposed a complete blackout for nine hours starting from 9 PM on May 8 to 5 AM on May 9. The order, issued under the Civil Defence Act, 1968, comes amid heightened security along the Indo-Pak border and aims to prevent visibility for any potential cross-border attacks. Reports reveal that Pakistan had attempted to target military sites in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Chandigarh using drones and missiles, all of which were reportedly neutralised. While essential facilities like Central Jail and hospitals are exempt from the blackout, they’ve been directed to block all external light completely. The precautionary measure is being taken in compliance with central and state directives, citing an “emergency situation.” Security forces remain on high alert across the border belt following the escalation. Amritsar: ‘Debris of Missile That Got Neutralised Mid-Air by Itself’ Found in Punjab Village; Indian Army Called In (Watch Video).
9-Hour Blackout Ordered in Punjab’s Gurdaspur
Punjab | Gurdaspur District Administration orders complete blackout in the district from 9:00 pm on 8th May to 5:00 am on May 9
— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025
Pakistan's Military Strikes Foiled
Pak military attempted to engage military targets in Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana using drones, missiles: Officials
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 8, 2025
Pak military attempted to engage military targets in other places, including Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh; attempts foiled: Officials
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 8, 2025
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