KEY POINTS
- High Court Suspended: Only urgent cases heard; most lawyers absent
- Blackouts Ordered: Chandigarh, Mohali enforced night-time blackouts
- Air Raid Sirens: Heard in Sectors 45–47; panic followed
On Friday morning, Chandigarh was put on high alert after the Indian Air Force (IAF) warned about a possible aerial attack from Pakistan. Sirens were heard across the city early in the morning, which caused panic among residents.
The warning came from the Air Force Station, and local authorities in Chandigarh and Mohali quickly sent out public safety messages. People living in Sectors 45 to 47 were especially asked to be careful. The Deputy Commissioner of Chandigarh and the DC of Mohali advised everyone to:
Stay indoors
Avoid going near windows, balconies, or glass doors
An official message said:
“An air warning has been received from the Air Force. Everyone should stay indoors and avoid balconies.”
Authorities are keeping a close watch and taking all necessary steps to keep people safe.
High Court Halts Operations as Blackout Alerts Trigger Emergency Measures
After the air attack warning, the Punjab and Haryana High Court stopped regular work. Only urgent cases were heard, and most lawyers did not come to the court. This court handles cases for Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh.
Even though most people followed the blackout rules, some streetlights and solar lights stayed on. Many vehicles were still moving with headlights, even though people were told to switch off lights and stay indoors.
The Chandigarh administration had already made plans for such emergencies. Officials said:
The number of warning sirens will be increased from 20 to 50.
Satellite phones will be used if mobile networks stop working.
The civil defence team is being strengthened, and the staff will soon get uniforms.
Electricity came back by midnight on Friday, but people were still told to keep lights off at home and outside for safety.
In Mohali, a two-hour blackout was ordered on Thursday night at 9:30 pm. DC Komal Mittal said this was based on a security warning that Pakistan might try to attack. People were told to turn off all lights, stay inside, and follow safety instructions. She added, “This is a safety measure”.
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