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Explosions Heard In Samba As India’s Air Defence Intercepts Pakistani Drones Amid Blackout

A complete blackout has been enforced in Akhnoor of Jammu Division, and sirens can be heard.

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Explosions were heard on Friday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba after India’s Air Defence System intercepted Pakistani Drones amid blackout on Friday. A complete blackout has been enforced in Akhnoor of Jammu Division, and sirens can be heard.

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According to reports, Pakistan targeted Pokhran through drones, but the attack was thwarted by the security forces. A complete blackout has been enforced in Udhampur of Jammu Division, and sirens can be heard.

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Explosions can be heard in Poonch due to shelling from the Pakistani side. Red streaks were seen and explosions can be heard as India’s air defence intercepted Pakistani drones amid blackout in Samba too.

Heavy artillery firing was going on along LoC in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Multiple drones were shot down in Jammu, Samba and Pathankot.

Meanwhile a precautionary blackout has been enforfced in the multiple areas amid the esclating tensions between India and Pakistan.

Complete blackout has been enforced, Akhnoor and Udhampur region of Jammu and Kashmir; Ambala and Panchkula area of Haryana.

The blackout are also enforced in Firozpur of Punjab and Jaisalmer of Rajasthan.

Pakistan has violated the ceasfire for yet another day. On Thursday Pakistani army carried out multiple airspace violations and drone intrusions on the night of May 7 and 8, targeting Indian military infrastructure.

A Drone was shot down in South Kashmir’s Awantipora. A complete black out was enforced in Punjab’s Gurdaspur and Kashmir Valley. The security forces were on high alert.

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Vikas Mehta

Vikas Mehta

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Vikas Mehta is currently serving as an Assistant News Editor at News 24. Throughout his career, he has contributed to prominent media organizations such as Times of India, Zee Media, DB Corp Ltd., and News Nation. With nearly two decades of experience, he has worked across all media platforms—print, digital, and broadcast. Vikas specialises in covering politics, crime, and international affairs, showcasing his deep understanding of these critical areas. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from SIMC, Pune, further strengthening his professional background in the media industry.

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First published on: May 09, 2025 08:47 PM IST


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