JAISALMER: Pakistan sent drones across the border for a second straight day Sunday in Barmer and Jaisalmer districts of Rajasthan, despite a pause in Indo-Pak military action since late Saturday.
Indian forces responded by shooting down an unconfirmed number of drones, leading to loud explosions.
A red alert was issued in Barmer around 8.30pm, prompting warning sirens across the district. Barmer collector Tina Dabi confirmed multiple drone movements in city areas and nearby localities.
"Based on inputs from armed forces regarding heavy drone activity, we verified and enforced strict security measures, including sounding sirens three times," she said.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Indian forces responded by shooting down an unconfirmed number of drones, leading to loud explosions.
A red alert was issued in Barmer around 8.30pm, prompting warning sirens across the district. Barmer collector Tina Dabi confirmed multiple drone movements in city areas and nearby localities.
"Based on inputs from armed forces regarding heavy drone activity, we verified and enforced strict security measures, including sounding sirens three times," she said.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Drones spotted again in Barmer, Jaisalmer despite ceasefire since late Saturday night.
- Barmer admin sounded sirens, enforced security after multiple drone sightings in city areas.
- Residents heard loud blasts; red alert issued, people advised to stay indoors for safety.
- Blackouts continue in Barmer, Jaisalmer, Sriganganagar, and Bikaner as precaution.
- Surveillance heightened across western Rajasthan amid persistent drone threats.
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