Chandigarh, May 9: Amid the escalated tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of India's ‘Operation Sindoor’, sirens were sounded across Chandigarh for almost an hour this morning after the Air Force station warned of a possible attack.
The Chandigarh Administration advised the residents to remain indoors and away from balconies.
Taking to its official ‘X’ handle, Chandigarh Administration said, “*ALERT*An Air warning has been received from Air force station of possible attack. Sirens are being sounded. All are advised to remain indoors and away from balconies. DC Chandigarh”
A similar air siren was sounded and a blackout was carried out in Chandigarh last evening after Pakistan launched missile and drone attacks in parts of Jammu and Kashmir and fired shells in Punjab’s Pathankot.
Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav said late last night that all private and government schools in the city will stay closed on Friday and Saturday because of the “emergency situation”.
Pakistan launched at least eight missiles on Thursday evening targeting RS Pura, Arnia, Samba, and Hiranagar areas in Jammu and Kashmir. Some missiles were also intercepted over Jammu. Blackouts were carried out in Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Amritsar (Punjab), and Panchkula (Haryana) as a safety measure.
“Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and befitting reply was given to the CFVs. #IndianArmy remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignity and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded with force,” said Indian Army this morning.
On the night between Wednesday and Thursday, Pakistan tried to attack military targets at 15 locations across India, including places like Awantipora, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bathinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj.
The Defence Ministry said that India's air defence systems stopped the missiles and drones, and debris is being collected as evidence of the attack.
In response, the Indian armed forces struck Pakistan’s air defence radars and systems, including targets in Lahore.
