Jaisalmer is placed under a perpetual blackout for security purposes even post-ceasefire. Find out why this measure is crucial to national defense and border safety.
The Jaisalmer blackout continues the fourth day in row under security considerations.
The city of Jaisalmer remains under an extreme blackout for the fourth consecutive day, in the wake of heightened security arrangements in this border area. From 7:30 PM to 6:00 AM, the particular area is kept completely under darkness for precautionary measures, even though there is a standing ceasefire agreement. It is a sensitive place located in close proximity to the Pakistan border and thus such precautions are necessary so that no surveillance or whatsoever threat can materialize.
Even due to the ceasefire, the blackout has remained a very important part of the local defense strategy. Streets which should have been active by night are empty now , markets are shutting down prematurely. Police and administration vehicles continuously operate hearing announcements, instructing residents not to switch on their lights and to stay indoors. The public has been cooperative ever since adhering to the laid down guidelines to avoid hazards to anybody.
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Blackout Grows Bigger Over Border Areas in Rajasthan Amid Increasing Tensions
Actually the border areas in Rajasthan are just waking up really to increased drone activities. Besides Jaisalmer, bordering districts such as Barmer have also declared a blackout from 8 PM. Other border areas of Fatehgarh, Anupgarh and Ganganagar are similarly subjected to this precautionary measure due to increased activities by the drones in this region. These blackouts being implemented to obstruct any sort of surveillance are essential in safeguarding the interests
These black outs instituted to keep any eavesdropping off and more must be an absolute due to securing the border from saboteurs.
Some cities like Jodhpur have seen release from restrictions but still Jaisalmer is in the dusk of the black-out. People are told to stay inside the city at night, they advise and prolonged curfews are strictly in place. There opinion is that it mirroring towards being ready enough for potential surprise hazard and eyes wide open on checking enemy zone simultaneously by official agencies.
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Why is The Blackout Strategy So Important For National Security?
Blackouts in key points of the frontiers are vital, according to security officers so as not to compromise national security. Even if there is no light, sighted enemy troops can not use drones or any other form for observation or spying. With Jaisalmer as a place that is always on high defense due to its long borders with Pakistan, this blackout is just another part in a larger plan of things.
Though other regions e.g. Punjab have also advised such restrictions, Jaisalmer stands under blackout and (now) quotidian demonstration. In this manner the necessity for such public cooperation, aided by police and other administration is enforced helps in the efficiency of this security measure.
Even Amid Increasing Threats Blackout Will be at the Core of Border Security
Finally, the continuing black-out in Jaisalmer and vicinity points at the need of security in India’s sensitive border regions. Post ceasefire region is still dealing with issues that require eyes on and ears open. A telling statement of the National resolve in border security & peace put out blow by expert analysis and public cooperation.
