May 8, 2025 5:28 PM - Connect Newsroom
Pakistan attempts to attack 8 military installations in Punjab
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During this, Amritsar was blacked out twice. After this, rockets and their fragments were found falling in 4 villages here in the morning.
Pakistan has attempted to attack 8 military installations in Punjab, including Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Adampur, Ludhiana, Bathinda and Chandigarh. Late last night, an explosion was heard near Amritsar, rocket fragments were also found in Ghagwal village of Hoshiarpur.
During this, Amritsar was blacked out twice. After this, rockets and their fragments were found falling in 4 villages here in the morning. In view of the increased tension between India and Pakistan, Punjab and Rajasthan are on full alert.
In view of the situation, the Punjab Police has cancelled the leaves of all employees and officers with immediate effect. Police sources said that leave will be given only in extremely urgent circumstances. The police force is essential for maintaining law and order and supporting the defense forces.
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