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For third night in a row, Pak attempts incursion; drones sighted in Jammu, Samba and Pathankot: What we know so far

TOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 10, 2025, 10:46 IST
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India's Air Shield BLOWS UP Pakistani Drones Mid-Air For 3rd Time; Jammu Goes Dark Amid Explosions
NEW DELHI: In yet another escalation, Pakistani drones were sighted in Jammu, Samba, and Pathankot sector on Friday evening. A complete blackout was enforced in areas of Jammu, and siren sounds were heard.Follow live updates on India-Pakistan situationHere's what we know so far:
  • Pakistani drones sighted in Jammu, Samba, Pathankot sector, said ANI quoting defence sources.
  • A complete blackout has been enforced in Jammu, and sirens can be heard.
  • Explosions heard in Samba as India's air defence intercepted Pakistani drones amid blackout.
  • A complete blackout also enforced in Udhampur of Jammu Division, and sirens can be heard.
  • In Srinagar, mosque loudspeakers were used to convey to locals to switch off their lights as a precautionary measure.
  • "Intermittent sounds of blasts, probably heavy artillery, can now be heard from where I am," Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in a post on X.
  • He also posted a picture of the city in darkness, captioning the post as, "Blackout in Jammu now. Sirens can be heard across the city."
  • He said in another post, "It's my earnest appeal to everyone in and around Jammu please stay off the streets, stay at home or at the nearest place you can comfortably stay at for the next few hours. Ignore rumours, don't spread unsubstantiated or unverified stories and we will get through this together."
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