India-Pakistan Tension: Complete Blackout in Amritsar and Akhnoor As Pakistani Military Targets Jammu With Loitering Munitions (Watch Videos)
Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, complete blackouts were enforced in Amritsar, Akhnoor, and Samba following alerts of Pakistani military threats. Sirens were heard across these regions as precautionary measures were taken against loitering munitions attacks.
In a sharp escalation of cross-border tensions, a complete blackout was enforced in Amritsar, Akhnoor, and Samba late on Thursday night, May 8, as Pakistan targeted Indian military zones using loitering munitions. Sirens blared across these regions, prompting residents to take shelter indoors. The sudden alert followed reported attempts by Pakistani forces to engage Indian installations near the border. Visuals from the affected areas showed pitch-dark neighbourhoods under high security vigil. The situation remains tense as authorities monitor for any further threats. Pakistan Military Targets Jammu Using Loitering Munitions, Indian Air Defence Guns Firing Back Amid Sirens and Blackout.
Amritsar Blackout After Pakistani Military Strike Alert
#WATCH | A complete blackout has been enforced in Amritsar, Punjab pic.twitter.com/ulAxYCeF4y
— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025
Akhnoor Plunges Into Darkness Amid Sirens
#WATCH | J&K | A complete blackout has been enforced in Akhnoor of Jammu Division; sirens are being heard. pic.twitter.com/Jgftczowww
— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025
Samba Enforces Blackout as Loitering Munitions Threat Looms
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