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2 explosions in Jalandhar city in the morning amid ongoing tension with Pakistan

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At 8.30 am, an explosion was reported in Basti Danshimanda. This explosion took place in village Nahla.

2 explosions took place in Jalandhar city in the morning amid ongoing tension with Pakistan. At 8.30 am, an explosion was reported in Basti Danshimanda. This explosion took place in village Nahla.

Smoke is also seen rising in the area after the sound of explosions. As if this drone-like object fell, it caught fire as soon as it fell. There is a pit of about 2 to 2.5 feet here. People are coming from far and wide to see it.

Along with this, the sound of 2 explosions has also been heard one after the other near Company Bagh. Air sirens were heard continuously in Jalandhar in the morning. According to the advisory issued by Punjab Police, people have been advised to stay indoors as soon as they hear the sound of air sirens amid the current situation.

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