India Pakistan conflict: In the aftermath of the India Pakistan conflict that soared further after Pakistan launched a fresh attack on May 9, bursting of any kind of fireworks or firecrackers has been banned in Gurugram till July 7.
Seven things, including fireworks and firecrackers during marriages, religious festivals or other activities in Gurugram has been banned as India Pakistan tensions continue to simmer.
Here's the complete list:
5. Kite Flying,
6. Chinese Micro Light, and
7. Bursting of any kind of fireworks and firecrackers
The recent list of bans in Gurugram comes after Pakistan launched a fresh wave of attack on India, prompting blackout for a second consecutive say in Jammu, Samba, among other areas.
As per defence sources, drones were sighted at 26 locations ranging from Baramulla in north Kashmir to Bhuj in Gujarat.
Eye-witnesses, meanwhile, said that explosions were also heard in multiple regions. One person is in critical condition after a Pakistani drone hit a residential area in Punjab's Ferozepur, injuring a total of three members from the family. The family members were immediately rushed to the hospital, reported PTI.
Apart from Gurugram, the use of firecrackers have also been banned in multiple places including Amritsar, Chandigarh among others. Here's the list:
Region/ Area | Firecracker banned till |
---|---|
Gujarat | May 15 |
Faridkot | July 5 |
Chandigarh | July 7 |
Amritsar | until further notice |
Pakistan's latest strikes come after India launched what has been described as the nation's biggest and deepest strike – Operation Sindoor — in which India targeted nine terror bases across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Hours after Pakistan's fresh wave of attacks, PM Narendra Modi held a meeting with EAM Jaishankar, NSA Doval.
Jammu, Jaisalmer and Firozpur were plunged into darkness for a second consecutive day after blackouts were enforced in these regions amid soaring India-Pakistan tensions. Loud explosions were also heard in Jammu, as per ANI.
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