In a precautionary move, the district administration of Jaisalmer has declared a blackout from 7.30 pm until 6 am on May 12. The official announcement urges all residents to switch off all lights in their homes and the surrounding areas during this period.
“All the citizens of Jaisalmer are requested that, as a precautionary measure, a blackout is declared from 7.30 pm today to 6 am tomorrow. Everyone should keep the lights in their homes and surroundings switched off,” read instructions from the Jaisalmer district administration.
The Jaisalmer district administration has issued the guidelines as part of security protocols amid tensions between India and Pakistan. According to the official notification, all household and establishment lights must be switched off during blackout hours, and the movement of vehicles–including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers–will be strictly prohibited throughout the night.
A 5-kilometre no-entry buffer zone has been enforced around the defence area, and any suspicious activity or persons in this region will be subject to strict legal action. Additionally, the operation of drones has been completely banned, and the use of firecrackers or fireworks is strictly prohibited throughout the district.
The guidelines also said that people travelling on the Ramgarh-Tanot Road should complete their journey by 3 pm, after which the movement on the road will be prohibited. The district administration has appealed to residents to cooperate fully and follow the orders in the interest of national security. The unprecedented measures are part of a high-alert security protocol around key defence zones in the region.
