Blackout in Barmer
There is an atmosphere of high alert in the border areas of Rajasthan after the increasing tension between India and Pakistan and ‘Operation Sindoor’. In this sequence, a full blackout has been implemented in Barmer district from 9 am to 4 am on Friday. This is the second consecutive night when there will be darkness in Barmer. Barmer District Collector Tina Dabi has issued strict orders to the residents to shut down all domestic and external lights including street lights and remove light hoardings and banners. People have also been urged to keep the inverter closed during blackouts so that the whole darkness remains.
Earlier, Barmer District Collector Tina Dabi appealed to the public not to keep all the lights closed and do not leave unnecessarily. During the blackout, the citizens have appealed to maintain security and restraint.
Thousands of people threatened life due to non-compliance- Gaurav Aggarwal
Jodhpur District Collector Gaurav Aggarwal also emphasized the importance of blackout compliance and said that not following the rules can threaten the lives of thousands of people. He said that the first siren would indicate the danger to come, while the second siren would indicate that the danger is averted. The collector urged people not to get out of their homes during this period, keep all the lights in, inside, outside and vehicles closed and the blackout as a life -saving remedy.
New guidelines for border districts
Explain that the state government has released a new emergency guideline for border districts like Barmer, Jaisalmer, Phalodi, Bikaner and Jodhpur. It states that avoid rumors and rely only on authorized information. In the event of evacuating villages, cooperate with administration and BSF.
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