Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, a family was injured in a Pakistani drone attack in Punjab's Firozpur. This is the second day of Pakistan's foiled attacks at Punjab and other regions of India. 

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Three people were injured, and were rushed to hospital, SSP Ferozepur, Bhupinder Singh Sidhu said, according to ANI.

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Meanwhile in Pathankot, red streaks seen and explosions can be heard in Pathankot as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones. 

Moreover, blackout was observed in Pathankot after foiled Pakistan's attacks. Earlier today, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann convened a high-level cabinet meeting, which resulted in 15 key decisions on security, agriculture, and industrial development.

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The most significant decision was activating the anti-drone system across the state. Ministers and MLAs will be stationed in the border areas to maintain security and peace.

On Thursday, 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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