JAIPUR/JODHPUR/JAISALMER: Amid heightened tensions following Pakistan's attempted attack on 15 military installations in northern and western regions, including three air force bases in Rajasthan, the state govt has initiated a series of precautionary measures. These include blackout in border districts, suspension of leaves for police personnel, school closures, and a ramp-up of ground and aerial security operations.
District administrations in Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Sriganganagar have enforced a nightly blackout from 9pm to 4am, which will continue till further notice. Residents in these areas have been instructed to remain indoors, turn off all lights, and to avoid any outdoor movement during blackout hours. Residents are also advised to stockpile essential rations and keep important documents handy in case of emergency evacuation orders.
The blackout is part of a larger security plan meant to reduce visibility in border towns and minimise potential threats. Illuminated boards, banners, and signages have also been ordered to be taken down. Anyone found violating the blackout norms could face legal action.
To alert residents, the district administration will use a two-phase siren system. The first siren, lasting around two minutes, will signal the start of the blackout. No lights are to be turned on until the second siren indicating the end of the alert period. Officials emphasised that these measures are purely precautionary and urged the public not to panic, cooperate fully, and report any suspicious activity, object, person, or drone to the nearest police station, Army post, or BSF outpost.
On Thursday, the state police cancelled all types of leaves for personnel across the state. In a directive issued by ADGP Vishal Bansal, all police officers, including range IGs, commissioners, district SPs, DCPs, and commandants, have been ordered to ensure that no personnel go on leave unless approved in cases of emergency.
The directive is aimed at maximising deployment and readiness across the state. In Bikaner range, IG Omprakash confirmed that drones have been completely banned in border areas. Police and other security agencies have intensified patrolling to protect civilians and deter any threats. He appealed to residents to remain alert and immediately report any unusual activity.
Barmer district collector Tina Dabi reaffirmed the blackout order and said the restrictions were necessary in light of current circumstances. Similar announcements have been made by administrative officials in other affected districts. All govt and private schools, including CBSE-affiliated institutions, madrassas, coaching institutes, and anganwadi centers, have been ordered shut in Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Sriganganagar and Jodhpur and all examinations have also been put on hold until further orders. University exams in Jodhpur's Jai Narayan Vyas University have also been indefinitely postponed.
In the aftermath of Pakistan's failed attack on Phalodi, SP Pooja Awana said security has been stepped up across the region. As per the district administration's directives, all hospitals have been directed to ensure essentials, including electricity, water, and fuel. Shops and hotels have been directed to down their shutters by 10pm and district collector Harji Lal Atal has directed private blood banks to keep sufficient stock of blood.
"We have ordered 450 beds to be reserved across all hospitals in the district, including Phalodi District Hospital. Sufficient blood stocks, ICUs, ambulances and oxygen cylinders are being kept in readiness, and all leaves have been cancelled forthwith. Hospitals have also been instructed to keep generators ready for power backup," said Atal.
Orders have also been issued to reserve around 400 beds in 26 private hospitals across the district with their cooperation. Arrangements have also been made for emergency shelter in approximately 25 buildings in Phalodi and Bap.
District administrations in Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Sriganganagar have enforced a nightly blackout from 9pm to 4am, which will continue till further notice. Residents in these areas have been instructed to remain indoors, turn off all lights, and to avoid any outdoor movement during blackout hours. Residents are also advised to stockpile essential rations and keep important documents handy in case of emergency evacuation orders.
The blackout is part of a larger security plan meant to reduce visibility in border towns and minimise potential threats. Illuminated boards, banners, and signages have also been ordered to be taken down. Anyone found violating the blackout norms could face legal action.
To alert residents, the district administration will use a two-phase siren system. The first siren, lasting around two minutes, will signal the start of the blackout. No lights are to be turned on until the second siren indicating the end of the alert period. Officials emphasised that these measures are purely precautionary and urged the public not to panic, cooperate fully, and report any suspicious activity, object, person, or drone to the nearest police station, Army post, or BSF outpost.
On Thursday, the state police cancelled all types of leaves for personnel across the state. In a directive issued by ADGP Vishal Bansal, all police officers, including range IGs, commissioners, district SPs, DCPs, and commandants, have been ordered to ensure that no personnel go on leave unless approved in cases of emergency.
The directive is aimed at maximising deployment and readiness across the state. In Bikaner range, IG Omprakash confirmed that drones have been completely banned in border areas. Police and other security agencies have intensified patrolling to protect civilians and deter any threats. He appealed to residents to remain alert and immediately report any unusual activity.
Barmer district collector Tina Dabi reaffirmed the blackout order and said the restrictions were necessary in light of current circumstances. Similar announcements have been made by administrative officials in other affected districts. All govt and private schools, including CBSE-affiliated institutions, madrassas, coaching institutes, and anganwadi centers, have been ordered shut in Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Sriganganagar and Jodhpur and all examinations have also been put on hold until further orders. University exams in Jodhpur's Jai Narayan Vyas University have also been indefinitely postponed.
In the aftermath of Pakistan's failed attack on Phalodi, SP Pooja Awana said security has been stepped up across the region. As per the district administration's directives, all hospitals have been directed to ensure essentials, including electricity, water, and fuel. Shops and hotels have been directed to down their shutters by 10pm and district collector Harji Lal Atal has directed private blood banks to keep sufficient stock of blood.
"We have ordered 450 beds to be reserved across all hospitals in the district, including Phalodi District Hospital. Sufficient blood stocks, ICUs, ambulances and oxygen cylinders are being kept in readiness, and all leaves have been cancelled forthwith. Hospitals have also been instructed to keep generators ready for power backup," said Atal.
Orders have also been issued to reserve around 400 beds in 26 private hospitals across the district with their cooperation. Arrangements have also been made for emergency shelter in approximately 25 buildings in Phalodi and Bap.
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