Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Pakistani drones were intercepted in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, air sirens were heard in and a complete blackout was enforced in parts of Rajasthan and Punjab. India has said that military stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur was targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. India confirmed that there are no losses and the threat was neutralised by Indian Armed Forces.

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News agency ANI quoting Army officials said that reports with respect to suicide attacks by terrorists at Pathankot or Rajouri are completely false. Ministry of Defence has said that "India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people." Meanwhile, Punjab government announced that all schools, colleges, and universities - government and private - will be shut for the next three days,

What we know so far:

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  • Air sirens were heard in Chandigarh and Mohali
  • Military stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur was targeted by Pakistan
  • Threat was neutralised by Indian Armed Forces and no losses
  • Explosions were heard, and flashes in the sky were seen in these cities of Punjab
  • A complete blackout has been enforced in Amritsar, Chandigarh, Mohali, Barmer and Jaisalmer
  • All educational institutes shut for next three days
  • Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is in touch with all three service chief and CDS and is reviewing the ongoing security situation  

This comes after air raid sirens were being heard in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir.  A complete blackout has also been enforced in Kishtwar of Jammu Division and explosions and fire like sounds were heard in Channi area of Jammu. 

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