Sirens, Blackout In Amritsar Days After India-Pak Ceasefire, Official Calls It 'Precautionary Step'

A blackout was initiated in Punjab's Amritsar on Monday evening as a precautionary measure by the authorities amid recent tensions between India and Pakistan, a senior official said.

Deputy Commissioner Amritsar urged people to switch off their lights and move away from your windows after hearing a siren.

8.45 PM 12th May

You will hear a siren. We are on alert and initiating the blackout. Please switch off your lights and move away from your windows. Stay calm, we will inform when ready to restore the power supply. Don't panic at all. This is by way of abundant caution.

— Deputy Commissioner Amritsar (@dc_amritsar) May 12, 2025

"You will hear a siren. We are on alert and initiating the blackout. Please switch off your lights and move away from your windows. Stay calm, we will inform when ready to restore the power supply. Don't panic at all. This is by way of abundant caution," Deputy Commissioner Amritsar said.

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