Amritsar Braces: Nationwide Blackout Drill in Response to 'Operation Sindoor'

Amritsar conducted a second blackout drill following nationwide civil defense exercises amidst military operations targeting terror sites. Residents were advised to stay indoors and switch off exterior lights to ensure safety. This exercise occurred after military actions in Pakistan and PoK under 'Operation Sindoor'.

In the wake of nationwide civil defense drills, Amritsar once again plunged into darkness early Thursday as part of a blackout rehearsal. The district administration urged residents to stay indoors and avoid panic during the exercise.

The drill commenced at 1:30 am, following an earlier session held from 10:30 pm to 11 pm, as authorities sought to prepare for emergencies.

This comes as Indian military forces carried out 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting terror infrastructure across the border in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack.

(With inputs from agencies.)