Indo-Pak war: Intermittent explosions heard in Jammu, India foils drone attack amid blackout; J&K CM urges people to stay at home

Amid tensions between India and Pakistan, intermittent sirens were heard across Jammu on Friday (May 9). Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted that intermittent sounds of blasts, probably heavy artillery are being heard.

Pakistani drones being targeted at Srinagar, Budgam, Awantipora, Sapore, Baramulla, Pulwama and Anantnag in Kashmir Valley.  
Moreover, there is blackout in Jammu now. 

Moreover, 6 to 8 drones were destroyed by Indian air defence over Awantipur, Srinagar and Baramullah.

"Intermittent sounds of blasts, probably heavy artillery, can now be heard from where I am," J&K CM Omar Abdullah said in a post on X. 

Blackout in Jammu now. Sirens can be heard across the city. pic.twitter.com/TE0X2LYzQ8

"Blackout in Jammu now. Sirens can be heard across the city," he added.

Blackout in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar, sirens sound across the city amidst Pakistan's drone attack in Jammu

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CM Abdullah urged people to stay off streets and stay at home, assuring that "we will get through this together."

Red streaks light up the night sky over Jammu and Kashmir's Samba as India’s air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout
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He also asked people to ignore rumours and not share unsubstantiated or unverified stories. 

Moreover, red streaks and explosions light up Rajouri’s night sky as India’s air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout. 

Jammu and Kashmir: Red streaks and explosions light up Rajouri’s night sky as India’s air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout
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"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," he 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.

This is the second day, India foiled Pakistan drone attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.  Explosions and fire like sounds were heard in Channi area of Jammu. Following which, blackout was seen in the city.