Jammu 10 May(KNB): Jammu is currently experiencing a blackout, with sirens blaring across the city, according to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
He took to social media to share updates, saying, “Blackout in Jammu now. Sirens can be heard across the city.” Shortly after, he posted another update, stating, “Intermittent sounds of blasts, probably heavy artillery, can now be heard from where I am.”
In another post “Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said “It’s my earnest appeal to everyone in & 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 & we will get through this together”
The situation comes amid heightened tensions along the Line of Control and international border, following recent cross-border shelling and aerial threats. (KNB)