A feeling of unease came sweeping across Rajasthan’s border areas as the news of Pakistan violating their new military pact to end hostilities with India was broadcast in the media overnight. Citizens of border towns like Jaisalmer and Barmer were now on high alert, having just had a temporary reduction in bombing, only to be hit by another possible menace.
Even as Sunday saw businesses reopening and activities flowing on the ground, there were lurking concerns about security. Services by North Western Railway, which had been suspended or, at least significantly curtailed, during Saturday’s tension, have been resumed on Sunday. Consequently, authorities were on the alert and ensured that there were increased levels of security on the border.
Several border towns, notably Jaisalmer and Barmer, suffered a total blackout during the night of Saturday as a result of an escalation of the drone activity incidents and explosions. Residents said that although apprehension was still there, it was a bit less virulent compared to the past two evenings. “A Drones were again observed flying, blatantly ignoring the ceasefire agreement arrived at earlier,” reported Revant Singh, a resident of Jaisalmer.
The previous two nights, the Indian armed forces had intercepted and destroyed drone threats in mid-air on the heels of Pakistan’s drone incursions. As a result of prompt measures, there were no casualties or significant property damage reported, but debris from drones and premissile-like objects was discovered all across the region on Saturday.
On Saturday, when a ceasefire was announced, it gave some hope to local residents, and therefore markets opened again, and temporary blackout restrictions could be eased or relaxed. The blackout in Barmer was lifted completely, and dark as it was in Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, the times of darkness were shorter. Nevertheless, the drone activity returned at 9 p.m., reigniting fear.
Twinkling largo before shaded aside by returning drones. Around 9 p.m., drones returned. Loud explosions were reported by Tarendra Singh, who is a resident of the Jhinjhinyali village located near the border.
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