Following the announcement of a ceasefire pact between India and Pakistan, immediate firing and drone attacks by Pakistan forces were reported across several regions, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, resulting in blackouts. Indian defense systems shot down nearly 50 drones, and retaliatory measures were initiated by the BSF and Indian Army, with a focus on maintaining high alert. Blackouts were enforced in various border districts, with officials instructing residents to take precautions amid escalating tensions and threats of infiltration from Pakistan.
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