Jaisalmer: The Jaisalmer district administration issued strict guidelines for the people as part of security protocols on Sunday.
These included informing people about the discovery of suspicious objects or items such as ammunition and prohibiting drones.
This comes amid fresh tensions with Pakistan after ceasefire violations on Saturday, just hours after both countries agreed to stop all firing and military action on land, in the air and sea.
Red streaks were seen and explosions heard as India’s air defence intercepted Pakistani drones. Loud explosions were heard in Srinagar.
A complete blackout was enforced in Pathankot and Ferozepur in Punjab and Jaisalmer and Barmer in Rajasthan.
In light of this development, the Jaisalmer district administration issued instructions to the public.
The District Administration and District Police have appealed to the general public and media that if suspicious objects or items such as ammunition are found, then the name of the location must not be made public.
The instructions said that if anyone discovers suspicious objects or items such as ammunition, they should immediately inform the Police Control Room and not go near them, or take pictures/videos.
“The possibility of explosive material in the said suspicious object/ammunition objects cannot be ruled out, which can pose a complete threat to life and property. Therefore, maintain complete distance. The general public should maintain a distance of 100 meters from the suspicious object. Police will secure the suspicious objects/ammunition by cordoning them and will get them disposed of by establishing coordination with various security agencies,” read the instructions.
“The general public should not panic and remain patient. The district police will take immediate action and ensure security. The district police are ready to protect the general public. Police are monitoring social media. No one should share misleading, factless information on social media platforms. Otherwise, the district police will take strict legal action,” it read further.
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.