Operation Sindoor: Fresh air siren sounded in Chandigarh, Patiala; Punjab ministers head to border districts

Fresh air raid sirens were sounded in Chandigarh and Patiala on Friday morning amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. Taking stock of the situation, the Punjab government has deputed ministers to border districts to review emergency services.

 

The Chandigarh administration urged the public to stay indoors. "An air warning has been received from the Air Force station of a possible attack. Sirens are being sounded. All are advised to remain indoors and away from balconies," an official statement issued by the Chandigarh administration said. The Mohali district administration also advised people living in the areas bordering Chandigarh to remain indoors. The residents were advised to stay away from windows and glass panes.

 

The development comes as India thwarted Pakistan's bid to target military bases in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday night. India successfully struck down a swarm of drones and projectiles launched by Pakistan in retaliation for Operation Sindoor. India thwarted Pakistan's attempts to target military installations in 15 cities in the northern and western parts of the country.

 

According to the defence ministry, the Pakistani military on Thursday night attempted to target Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bathinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai and Bhuj.

 

Meanwhile, a cabinet meeting of the Punjab government was held on Friday morning to assess the situation. A statement from the Punjab chief minister's office said ministers will head to border districts to review emergency services. The ministers will inspect hospitals, fire stations, and the availability of ration and other emergency services. As many as 10 ministers will be visiting the border areas.

 

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