In a rapidly escalating situation between India and Pakistan, Amritsar experienced a complete blackout, triggering panic and heightened security across Punjab. The blackout comes amid rising tensions after India reportedly carried out an unprovoked military strike near the Pakistan border, prompting fears of retaliation.
According to India Pak News Amritsar updates, Amritsar’s air operations have been suspended at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport due to fears of a possible Pakistani response. Sources confirm that flights between northern and northwestern parts of India, particularly through Punjab and Amritsar, have been put on hold.
Indian media outlets reported that Amritsar blackout today was initiated under the directives of the Ministry of Home Affairs. As part of a civil defense drill, the Golden Temple—Shri Harmandir Sahib—was plunged into darkness, marking a rare moment in the city’s recent history.
District authorities in Punjab’s Amritsar have issued strict advisories for citizens to stay indoors and switch off all external lights, fueling further speculation that the region is preparing for potential conflict escalation.
Amritsar Blackout Creates Panic
Reports confirm that Amritsar blackout measures caused the entire area around the Golden Temple to go dark, with residents expressing concerns about the sudden and unannounced drill. Some media agencies suggest that the blackout was a strategic preparation following warnings of a possible counterstrike by Pakistan.
Later, after the drill concluded, lights in Amritsar were restored, though high alert continues across major Indian cities including Punjab’s border districts.
Airspace Shutdown Over Pakistan Amritsar Conflict
Amritsar’s Additional Commissioner of Police, Shri Venala, stated that air services across India’s north and northwest have been halted temporarily. This move is being closely monitored in both Indian and Pakistan Amritsar news outlets as military presence intensifies on both sides of the border.
Pakistan Responds to Indian Aggression
In response to India’s alleged military provocation, Pakistan reportedly launched a powerful counter-operation during the night. According to military sources, Pakistan’s Air Force destroyed five Indian fighter jets that had targeted civilian areas in Pakistan.
