The Ferozepur cluery carried out a 30 -minute blackout trial in the middle of assembly tensions between India and Pakistan, in Ferozepur on May 4, 2025. Photo credit: ANI
A 30 -minute blackout trial was carried out in the Ferozepur Acantonation area in Punjab on Sunday (May 4, 2025) at night in the middle of HEPED tension between India and Pakistan after the terrorist attack of April 22 in Pahalgam.
The driver’s drill was taken to the border city from 9 pm to 9.30 pm, authorities said.
All the lights went out in the area after a siren came out at 9 pm, they said.
Previously, the Ferozepur Acantonation Board wrote to the Deputy Deepshikha Sharma commissioner about carrying out the Brugon Simulation.
“You are asked to guarantee adequate security agreements in this period, given the total blackout. This trial aims to guarantee the preparation and effectiveness in the implementation of the duration of the blackout procedures are exhibition theater in Mourceking and successful cooperation,” said the letter.
Mrs. Sharma said in a statement that the blackout was part of a routine preparation exercise.
“The electricity supply in the Acantonation Area will close from 9 pm to 9.30 pm, it is not necessary to panic. The administration is completely alert and ready to answer if necessary,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dig Harmanbir Gill said the police are closely monitoring all the antisocial, criminals and smugglers known in the area.
Surveillance has been increased in toll barriers to track the movement of the vehicle, while social networks are also under surveillance, the excavation said.
The Border Security Force (BSF) has intensified patrol along the international border, while Punjab police have established control points in all strategic places as a precautionary measure.
Published – May 5, 2025 02:29 am istt