NEW DELHI: Amritsar has been placed on red alert, with authorities urging residents to stay indoors and away from windows, amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following fresh ceasefire violations
Issuing a series of early morning advisories on Sunday, the Amritsar District Collector said, "We have restored power supply for your convenience, but we are still on red alert. Sirens will sound now, indicating this red alert. Please don't move out of your house; stay indoors and away from windows. We will be informing you when we get the green signal. Please ensure compliance and please don't panic."
Earlier at 4:39 am, another message from the District Collector had advised people to turn off lights and avoid stepping out onto roads, terraces, or balconies. "By way of abundant caution, please remain indoors with lights off and move away from windows. Please do not move out on road, balcony or terrace. Don't panic. We will let you know when we can resume normal activities," the statement read.
The heightened alert in Amritsar follows a statement from the ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Saturday accusing Pakistan of violating an understanding reached between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries. India confirmed its armed forces were responding firmly to the cross-border provocations .
“This is a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today. The armed forces are giving an adequate and appropriate response to these violations and we take very very serious note of these violations,” said foreign secretary Vikram Misri at a special briefing.
He added, “We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility. The armed forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation. They have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the border along the International Border as well as the Line of Control.”
The situation remains tense in border areas as security forces continue to monitor developments. No incidents have been reported in Amritsar so far.
Issuing a series of early morning advisories on Sunday, the Amritsar District Collector said, "We have restored power supply for your convenience, but we are still on red alert. Sirens will sound now, indicating this red alert. Please don't move out of your house; stay indoors and away from windows. We will be informing you when we get the green signal. Please ensure compliance and please don't panic."
Earlier at 4:39 am, another message from the District Collector had advised people to turn off lights and avoid stepping out onto roads, terraces, or balconies. "By way of abundant caution, please remain indoors with lights off and move away from windows. Please do not move out on road, balcony or terrace. Don't panic. We will let you know when we can resume normal activities," the statement read.
The heightened alert in Amritsar follows a statement from the ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Saturday accusing Pakistan of violating an understanding reached between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries. India confirmed its armed forces were responding firmly to the cross-border provocations .
“This is a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today. The armed forces are giving an adequate and appropriate response to these violations and we take very very serious note of these violations,” said foreign secretary Vikram Misri at a special briefing.
He added, “We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility. The armed forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation. They have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the border along the International Border as well as the Line of Control.”
The situation remains tense in border areas as security forces continue to monitor developments. No incidents have been reported in Amritsar so far.
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