Multiple loud explosions were heard near Jalandhar and other key locations of Punjab on Saturday morning. For the fourth day in a row, Pakistan launched attacks on Punjab early this morning, intensifying cross-border tensions. Explosions were heard again in Jalandhar, while sirens blared in Bathinda, Amritsar, and Ferozepur, urging residents to seek immediate shelter. As a precautionary measure, Jalandhar DC Himanshu Aggarwal directed all markets and malls of Adampur and Jalandhar Cantt to remain shut down to today.
DC Jalandhar on official X handle wrote-
- Avoid large gatherings or crowds.
- Avoid moving out in the open.
- Avoid movement in tall buildings.
- Jalandhar Cantt and Adampur markets are being ordered to remain closed.
- Malls and high-rise commercial buildings across the rest of the district will remain closed today.
- Stay calm – all of the above are precautionary measures.
Before this Indian Army shared a video of Pakistani drones hovering over Amritsar. The Pakistani that was hovering early morning over Amritsar was quickly shot down. Indian Army shared the video as well. The official note reads, "Pakistan’s blatant escalation with drone strikes and other munitions continues along our western borders. In one such incident, today at approximately 5 AM, Multiple enemy armed drones were spotted flying over Khasa Cantt, Amritsar. The hostile drones were instantly engaged and destroyed by our air defence units. Pakistan’s blatant attempt to violate India’s sovereignty and endanger civilians is unacceptable. #IndianArmy will thwart enemy designs."