CM Omar Abdullah reaches Jammu to assess situation after failed Pakistani drone attack

NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah visited Jammu on Friday morning to assess the situation following a failed Pakistani drone attack that targeted Jammu city and adjoining areas.Residents reported a night of blackout and gunfire, while the Army neutralised all incoming drones.In a post on X, Abdullah said, "Driving to Jammu now to take stock of the situation after last night's failed Pakistani drone attack directed at Jammu city & other parts of the division."According to locals, a complete blackout was enforced before the drone activity began, adding to the anxiety in the region."There was a complete blackout last night, after which, drones started flying and firing continued the entire night. Our forces are giving Pakistan a befitting reply. We have trust in our Prime Minister and our Army. All drones were neutralised by our forces. We are proud of our country. There is tension near the border but rest of the places are safe," a local told news agency ANI.Similarly, another local said, "As soon as we started dinner last night, we heard the sound of some explosions. Explosions were heard again at around 4.30am, but they were also neutralised by our forces. There is nothing to worry about. Our forces are on alert. Bhagwati Vaishno Devi is sitting in Jammu, there is nothing to be scared of.""Attacking civilians is nothing but cowardice because they (Pakistan) don't have the courage to fight our forces. This is all that they can do. Our forces are giving a befitting reply and we are proud of them," he told ANI.Earlier on Thursday, a complete blackout was enforced in Jammu after sirens were heard and explosions were reported near the Line of Control (Loc) in Poonch and Rajouri districts, amid rising tensions in the region.