India-Pakistan Conflict: Jammu Plunges Into Darkness After Blasts Heard, Sirens Sounded
The blasts come amid ongoing shelling by Pakistan following India's strike on terror hideouts in the country earlier this week as part of Operation Sindoor.

Jammu city plunged into darkness on Friday after blasts were heard in the region and alarms sounded, officials said.
The blasts come amid ongoing shelling by Pakistan following India's strike on terror hideouts in the country earlier this week as part of Operation Sindoor.
"Intermittent sounds of blasts, probably heavy artillery, can now be heard from where I am," Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted on X.
Intermittent sounds of blasts, probably heavy artillery, can now be heard from where I am.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) May 9, 2025
He also posted a picture of the city in darkness, captioning the post as "Blackout in Jammu now. Sirens can be heard across the city".
Itâs my earnest appeal to everyone in & around Jammu please stay off the streets, stay at home or at the nearest place you can comfortably stay at for the next few hours. Ignore rumours, donât spread unsubstantiated or unverified stories & we will get through this together.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) May 9, 2025
(With PTI inputs)