Chandigarh shuts markets by 7 PM amid India-Pakistan tension. Schools closed, students head home, firecracker ban enforced. High alert in Tricity with blackout in effect.
Tricity Under High Alert as Blackout and Security Measures Intensify
Chandigarh’s in a kind of emergency due to increased military posturing as between India and Pakistan, which is unprecedented in the history of this city. Effective this evening, all markets and the shopping complexes will close at 7PM. Authorities also have ordered a blackout, and everyone should remain indoors unecessarily move.
Educational Institutions Closed as Students Flee City
With the escalating violence the Chandigarh administration has directed that all schools, colleges and private institutions remain closed till May 12. It has also seen the flouting of students from the surrounding states such as Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. On Friday ISBT-43 was chasing buses in huge queues of students who were going back to their home towns. And, the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) has also stopped services to Jammu and Katra as well.
Tight Curfews in Panchkula and Mohali, Firecracker Ban Enforced
On either side Panchkula has also ordered all shops to close by 6 PM and markets of Mohali will close at 8 PM. Medical stores and lifesaving services will function normally Also all firecrackers and public celebrations are banned in the tricity to prevent any escalation as maintained by the authorities.
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Drone Alert Sparks Panic, Hostels Emptied Overnight
Last night Punjab drone alert has just further instigated the public fear. Now really busy roads of Chandigarh are eerily quiet and major university hostels are witnessing swiftness of emptying, particularly along Landran Road the university belts. Universities have as well allowed students to leave during the ongoing postponement of exams and they will leak on updated dates soon.
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No Room for Hoarding: Administration Bans Stockpiling Essentials
The administration has tightened its censorship to stop panic buying. Food and Essential Commodities are forbidden from hoarding by traders, citizens as well as wholesalers. There is a regime that the existing stock have to be reported the Department of Food and Suppliess They can register the complaints at Sector-17 Consumer Affairs office or helpline number will be 0172-2703956. That continues till May 9 to July 7, the restrictions will be in force.
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City Holds Its Breath as Uncertainty Grows
With fear mounting and streets growing quieter, Chandigarh braces for what lies ahead. As the city enters lockdown mode, families and students alike are praying for peace amid the growing cross-border crisis.