Shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation on Monday, red streaks filled skies again, after 10 to 12 drones were intercepted in Samba, prompting a blackout in the region and Jammu, for the fourth consecutive night. Sometime after the first wave of drones was intercepted, no more drone activity has been observed for the past 15 minutes in Samba, as per sources. There have also been reports of suspected drone sightings from multiple locations in Punjab, with sirens being sounded in Amritsar. However, no explosions have been reported so far. In the wake of the recent events, a partial blackout has been declared in Dasuya and Mukerian areas of Punjab’s Hoshiarpur. Hoshiarpur Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain also appealed to the residents of Hoshiarpur to observe a voluntary blackout and urged them to stay indoors. As compared to the drone attacks in the previous days, on Monday, a very small number of drones appeared in the Samba sector. The drones are being engaged and there is nothing to be alarmed, ANI reported quoting Army officials. Authorities also informed that the situation is being closely monitored.

Full exclusive : Shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation, around 10 to 12 drones were intercepted in Samba, prompting a blackout in both Samba and Jammu. In Amritsar, Punjab, air sirens were sounded.