Bathinda (Punjab) May 09, 2025 (ANI): Bathinda Deputy Commissioner Shaukat Ahmad Pare reassured the public amid India-Pakistan tensions, urging people not to panic. He emphasized that the army, air force, police, and civil authorities are fully prepared. Citizens should follow advisories, stay indoors during alerts, avoid rooftop filming, and turn off all lights including CCTV and reflective ones during blackouts. He confirmed there is no current threat and that previous incidents were handled without damage. On India-Pakistan tension, Bathinda Dy Commissioner Shaukat Ahmad Pare says, "Nobody should panic. The army, air force, police and civil authorities are fully prepared. There is no cause for worry. Whatever advisories are issued must be followed... People need to stay indoors, and it has been seen that when the siren goes off, they climb the roofs to make videos. All must go to safer places, and all lights, including CCTV and reflective lights, must be switched off. This will ensure the safety of everyone. There is no threat today. The events yesterday was ably handled and no damage was reported in any district... Blackout will be done when informed so..."
